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Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from BRL 417 and round-trip from BRL 956. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 956 BRL 1,454
      34% off
      34% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 956
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 958 BRL 1,454
      34% off
      34% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 958
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 959 BRL 1,454
      34% off
      34% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 959
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 974
      33% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 974
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 975
      33% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 975
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 985
      32% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 985
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,021
      30% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 1,021
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 08:10
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 10:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      BRL 1,028
      28% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 1,028
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,031
      28% off
      BRL 1,454 BRL 1,031
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 417 BRL 1,144
      64% off
      64% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 417
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 427 BRL 702
      39% off
      39% off
      BRL 702 BRL 427
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 463 BRL 702
      34% off
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 463
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 464
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 464
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 464
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 464
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 465
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 465
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 466
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 466
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      57% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 475
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      57% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 475
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 417 BRL 1,144
      64% off
      64% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 417
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 427 BRL 702
      39% off
      39% off
      BRL 702 BRL 427
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 463 BRL 702
      34% off
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 463
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 464
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 464
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 464
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 464
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 465
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 465
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 466
      34% off
      BRL 702 BRL 466
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      57% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 475
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      57% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 475
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 417 BRL 3,348
      88% off
      88% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 417
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 427 BRL 3,348
      87% off
      87% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 427
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 464 BRL 3,348
      86% off
      86% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 464
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      86% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 475
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      86% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 475
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 503
      85% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 503
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 511
      85% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 511
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 512
      85% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 512
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 512
      85% off
      BRL 3,348 BRL 512
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 685 BRL 7,344
      91% off
      91% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 685
    • CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 857 BRL 7,344
      88% off
      88% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 857
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 979 BRL 7,344
      87% off
      87% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 979
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,284
      83% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 1,284
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,323
      82% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 1,323
    • CNS 10:55
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 14:55
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      BRL 1,419
      81% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 1,419
    • CNS 17:35
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 21:35
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      BRL 1,628
      78% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 1,628
    • CNS 06:50
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      BRL 1,732
      76% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 1,732
    • CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,851
      75% off
      BRL 7,344 BRL 1,851
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 417 BRL 1,144
      64% off
      64% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 417
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 503 BRL 702
      28% off
      28% off
      BRL 702 BRL 503
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 539 BRL 2,609
      79% off
      79% off
      BRL 2,609 BRL 539
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 809
      69% off
      BRL 2,609 BRL 809
    • CNS 15:55
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 19:50
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 835
      27% off
      BRL 1,144 BRL 835
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 906
      65% off
      BRL 2,609 BRL 906
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 976
      63% off
      BRL 2,609 BRL 976
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,172
      55% off
      BRL 2,609 BRL 1,172
    • CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,337
      49% off
      BRL 2,609 BRL 1,337
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | 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 Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of BRL 502. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach BRL 971.

BRL 971
BRL 737
BRL 502
BRL 268
    Cheapest
  • BRL 971
    Oct
  • BRL 645
    Nov
  • BRL 520
    Dec
  • BRL 502
    Jan
  • BRL 608
    Feb
  • BRL 546
    Mar
  • BRL 583
    Apr
  • BRL 580
    May
  • BRL 568
    Jun
  • BRL 566
    Jul
  • BRL 616
    Aug
  • BRL 549
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of BRL 1,101. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching BRL 2,420.

BRL 2,420
BRL 1,761
BRL 1,101
BRL 442
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,115
    Oct
  • BRL 1,461
    Nov
  • BRL 1,938
    Dec
  • BRL 1,260
    Jan
  • BRL 1,621
    Feb
  • BRL 1,534
    Mar
  • BRL 1,405
    Apr
  • BRL 2,187
    May
  • BRL 2,420
    Jun
  • BRL 1,101
    Jul
  • BRL 1,961
    Aug
  • BRL 1,589
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

BRL 885
BRL 837
BRL 788
BRL 740
    Cheapest
  • BRL 876
    Mon
  • BRL 852
    Tue
  • BRL 788
    Wed
  • BRL 800
    Thu
  • BRL 852
    Fri
  • BRL 857
    Sat
  • BRL 885
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from BRL 427) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From BRL 427
Virgin Australia
From BRL 503
Qantas Airways
From BRL 835
Air Niugini
From BRL 2,869

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price BRL 417
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 956

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 2 hours 41 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 18:15, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around BRL 1,845 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from BRL 427, and round-trip fares start from BRL 956. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 60 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is BRL 1,061. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from BRL 427. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 59 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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