Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)?

  It takes about 2 hours 57 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).

• When is the best time to book flights from Cairns to Sydney?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Cairns to Sydney?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 69 flight per week flying from Cairns to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF5873 (09:19) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF5877 (18:16)

• When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney on November 15, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £49.

• Which airports can I fly to for Sydney from Cairns?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport (CNS-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD).

• Is there any time difference between Cairns and Sydney?

  The time difference between Sydney and Cairns is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cairns to Sydney?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.