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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
THB 2,820
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h · Direct Thu, Dec 10
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Cheapest return
THB 5,820
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 18
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from THB 2,820 and round-trip from THB 5,820. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,820 THB 7,690
      24% off
      24% off
      THB 7,690 THB 5,820
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,820 THB 7,690
      24% off
      24% off
      THB 7,690 THB 5,820
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,820 THB 7,690
      24% off
      24% off
      THB 7,690 THB 5,820
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,880
      24% off
      THB 7,690 THB 5,880
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,930
      23% off
      THB 7,690 THB 5,930
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,990
      22% off
      THB 7,690 THB 5,990
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,040
      21% off
      THB 7,690 THB 6,040
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,080
      21% off
      THB 7,690 THB 6,080
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,130
      20% off
      THB 7,690 THB 6,130
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,820 THB 4,270
      34% off
      34% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,820
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 4,270
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,870
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,880
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,880
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,880
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,890
      32% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,890
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,900
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,900
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,900
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,900
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,820 THB 4,270
      34% off
      34% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,820
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 4,270
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,870
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 6,770
      57% off
      57% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,870
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,880
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,880
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,880
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,890
      32% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,890
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,900
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,900
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,900
      56% off
      THB 6,770 THB 2,900
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 7,070
      59% off
      59% off
      THB 7,070 THB 2,870
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880 THB 7,070
      59% off
      59% off
      THB 7,070 THB 2,880
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880 THB 7,070
      59% off
      59% off
      THB 7,070 THB 2,880
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,880
      59% off
      THB 7,070 THB 2,880
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,900
      59% off
      THB 7,070 THB 2,900
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 26 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,900
      59% off
      THB 7,070 THB 2,900
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,030
      56% off
      THB 7,070 THB 3,030
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,130
      56% off
      THB 7,070 THB 3,130
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,200
      55% off
      THB 7,070 THB 3,200
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 11,190 THB 61,820
      82% off
      82% off
      THB 61,820 THB 11,190
    • SYD 09:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:50
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      THB 28,180 THB 61,820
      54% off
      54% off
      THB 61,820 THB 28,180
    • SYD 10:30
      4h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      THB 6,200 THB 61,820
      90% off
      90% off
      THB 61,820 THB 6,200
    • SYD 15:30
      4h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 19:15
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      THB 50,690
      18% off
      THB 61,820 THB 50,690
    • SYD 06:05
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      THB 7,420
      88% off
      THB 61,820 THB 7,420
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 4,710
      92% off
      THB 61,820 THB 4,710
    • SYD 18:30
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      THB 6,040
      90% off
      THB 61,820 THB 6,040
    • SYD 06:05
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      THB 9,570
      85% off
      THB 61,820 THB 9,570
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 7,160
      88% off
      THB 61,820 THB 7,160
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,820 THB 4,270
      34% off
      34% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,820
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,870 THB 4,270
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,870
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,890 THB 4,270
      32% off
      32% off
      THB 4,270 THB 2,890
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,190
      25% off
      THB 4,270 THB 3,190
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,220
      52% off
      THB 6,770 THB 3,220
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,300
      23% off
      THB 4,270 THB 3,300
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,340
      22% off
      THB 4,270 THB 3,340
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,460
      19% off
      THB 4,270 THB 3,460
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,200
      23% off
      THB 6,770 THB 5,200
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from THB 2,820) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of THB 8,710. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching THB 14,160.

THB 14,160
THB 11,435
THB 8,710
THB 5,985
  • THB 8,710
    Nov
  • THB 10,440
    Dec
  • THB 8,950
    Jan
  • THB 12,050
    Feb
  • THB 9,900
    Mar
  • THB 11,250
    Apr
  • THB 10,620
    May
  • THB 14,160
    Jun
  • THB 10,640
    Jul
  • THB 10,300
    Aug
  • THB 11,900
    Sep
  • THB 12,000
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of THB 3,190. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach THB 4,590.

THB 4,590
THB 3,890
THB 3,190
THB 2,490
    Cheapest
  • THB 4,170
    Nov
  • THB 3,440
    Dec
  • THB 3,330
    Jan
  • THB 4,160
    Feb
  • THB 3,770
    Mar
  • THB 3,640
    Apr
  • THB 3,790
    May
  • THB 4,590
    Jun
  • THB 3,390
    Jul
  • THB 3,530
    Aug
  • THB 3,190
    Sep
  • THB 3,560
    Oct

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

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

THB 5,960
THB 5,535
THB 5,110
THB 4,685
    Cheapest
  • THB 5,960
    Mon
  • THB 5,120
    Tue
  • THB 5,110
    Wed
  • THB 5,820
    Thu
  • THB 5,650
    Fri
  • THB 5,480
    Sat
  • THB 5,760
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith 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. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    08:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
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  4. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 39 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:20, and the last departs at 15:25, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around THB 8,800 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from THB 2,820, and round-trip fares start from THB 5,820. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 40 minutes, and around 47 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is THB 5,820. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from THB 2,820. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns 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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