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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 195 SGD 295
        34% off
        34% off
        SGD 295 SGD 195
      • CNS 10:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 202 SGD 295
        32% off
        32% off
        SGD 295 SGD 202
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 207 SGD 295
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 295 SGD 207
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 207
        30% off
        SGD 295 SGD 207
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 208
        28% off
        SGD 295 SGD 208
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 210
        28% off
        SGD 295 SGD 210
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 210
        28% off
        SGD 295 SGD 210
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 212
        28% off
        SGD 295 SGD 212
      • CNS 16:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 19:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 08:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 11:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 212
        28% off
        SGD 295 SGD 212
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 5 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 215
        27% off
        SGD 295 SGD 215
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Apr 26 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 99 SGD 144
        31% off
        31% off
        SGD 144 SGD 99
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 100 SGD 144
        31% off
        31% off
        SGD 144 SGD 100
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 102 SGD 144
        28% off
        28% off
        SGD 144 SGD 102
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 102
        28% off
        SGD 144 SGD 102
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 103
        28% off
        SGD 144 SGD 103
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 104
        28% off
        SGD 144 SGD 104
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 105
        27% off
        SGD 144 SGD 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 105
        27% off
        SGD 144 SGD 105
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 105
        27% off
        SGD 144 SGD 105
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 105
        27% off
        SGD 144 SGD 105
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Apr 26 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport are usually in September, with an average price of SGD 112. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach SGD 270.

SGD 270
SGD 191
SGD 112
SGD 33
    Cheapest
  • SGD 270
    Apr
  • SGD 126
    May
  • SGD 116
    Jun
  • SGD 145
    Jul
  • SGD 133
    Aug
  • SGD 112
    Sep
  • SGD 129
    Oct
  • SGD 151
    Nov
  • SGD 122
    Dec
  • SGD 117
    Jan
  • SGD 142
    Feb
  • SGD 128
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SGD 211
SGD 190
SGD 168
SGD 147
    Cheapest
  • SGD 204
    Mon
  • SGD 185
    Tue
  • SGD 168
    Wed
  • SGD 181
    Thu
  • SGD 211
    Fri
  • SGD 191
    Sat
  • SGD 202
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Sydney. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From SGD 99
Virgin Australia
From SGD 106
Qantas Airways
From SGD 141
Air Niugini
From SGD 608

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    18:05

    CNS

    3h

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    19:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - W T - S
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  3. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    09:00

    CNS

    2h 55m

    12:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceSGD 99
Cheapest return ticket priceSGD 195

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    It takes around 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Sydney Airport(syd).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around SGD 157 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SGD 188 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.

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