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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,035 TRY 8,174
        26% off
        26% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,035
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 15:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 18:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,407 TRY 8,174
        22% off
        22% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,407
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 15:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 18:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,442 TRY 8,174
        21% off
        21% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,442
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,449
        21% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,449
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,835
        16% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,835
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,842
        16% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,842
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 15 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 6,952
        15% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 6,952
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 7,014
        14% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 7,014
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 7,014
        14% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 7,014
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 7,111
        13% off
        TRY 8,174 TRY 7,111
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 5 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 18 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,332 TRY 3,886
        14% off
        14% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,332
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,373 TRY 3,886
        13% off
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,373
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380 TRY 3,886
        13% off
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,380
        13% off
        TRY 3,886 TRY 3,380
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sydney Airport to Cairns 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 Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of TRY 4,169. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach TRY 9,665.

TRY 9,665
TRY 6,917
TRY 4,169
TRY 1,421
    Cheapest
  • TRY 9,665
    Jun
  • TRY 6,668
    Jul
  • TRY 4,507
    Aug
  • TRY 4,169
    Sep
  • TRY 4,370
    Oct
  • TRY 4,981
    Nov
  • TRY 4,658
    Dec
  • TRY 4,516
    Jan
  • TRY 5,647
    Feb
  • TRY 5,114
    Mar
  • TRY 4,943
    Apr
  • TRY 5,134
    May

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

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

TRY 8,180
TRY 7,512
TRY 6,843
TRY 6,175
    Cheapest
  • TRY 8,092
    Mon
  • TRY 6,857
    Tue
  • TRY 6,843
    Wed
  • TRY 7,501
    Thu
  • TRY 8,180
    Fri
  • TRY 7,134
    Sat
  • TRY 7,376
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From TRY 3,318
Virgin Australia
From TRY 4,780
Qantas Airways
From TRY 6,697
Air Niugini
From TRY 20,966
Air New Zealand
From TRY 29,828

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Flight Schedule from Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ954

    Sydney Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ956

    Sydney Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ950

    Sydney Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ958

    Sydney Airport

    17:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 3,332
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 6,035

FAQs for Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Sydney Airport (syd) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around TRY 5,945 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 10,276 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.

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