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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        £108 £169
        36% off
        36% off
        £169 £108
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        £110 £169
        35% off
        35% off
        £169 £110
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £113 £169
        33% off
        33% off
        £169 £113
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £115
        32% off
        £169 £115
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        £116
        31% off
        £169 £116
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        £120
        28% off
        £169 £120
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £120
        28% off
        £169 £120
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £121
        28% off
        £169 £121
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        £121
        28% off
        £169 £121
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        £54 £89
        39% off
        39% off
        £89 £54
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        £58 £89
        35% off
        35% off
        £89 £58
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £58 £89
        35% off
        35% off
        £89 £58
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        £61
        31% off
        £89 £61
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 23 | Virgin Australia
        £63
        28% off
        £89 £63
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        28% off
        £89 £63
      • CNS 16:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 19:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 22 | Virgin Australia
        £64
        28% off
        £89 £64
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £64
        28% off
        £89 £64
      • CNS 16:35
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 19:30
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 18 | Virgin Australia
        £64
        28% off
        £89 £64
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport?

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

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport is September, with an average price of £66, while the most expensive month is usually July, with an average price of £118.

£118
£92
£66
£40
    Cheapest
  • £118
    Jul
  • £78
    Aug
  • £66
    Sep
  • £76
    Oct
  • £89
    Nov
  • £72
    Dec
  • £69
    Jan
  • £84
    Feb
  • £76
    Mar
  • £81
    Apr
  • £80
    May
  • £79
    Jun

Which month has the lowest round‑trip flight prices from Cairns to Sydney Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, August is usually the month with the lowest fares for flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport, with an average price of £169. June is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of £333.

£333
£251
£169
£87
    Cheapest
  • £194
    Jul
  • £169
    Aug
  • £171
    Sep
  • £180
    Oct
  • £201
    Nov
  • £267
    Dec
  • £174
    Jan
  • £223
    Feb
  • £211
    Mar
  • £194
    Apr
  • £301
    May
  • £333
    Jun

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

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

£121
£112
£102
£93
    Cheapest
  • £120
    Mon
  • £113
    Tue
  • £102
    Wed
  • £108
    Thu
  • £121
    Fri
  • £115
    Sat
  • £117
    Sun

Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport

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Flight Schedule from Cairns to Sydney Airport

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    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 M T W T F S
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  3. VA1424

    Cairns Airport

    16:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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Flight Info of Flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport

Cheapest return ticket price£109
Cheapest one-way flight price£54
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly

FAQs for Cairns to Sydney Airport Flights

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Sydney based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £140.
  • It takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways operates 8 direct flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).
  • There are 2 airport(s) in Sydney (SYD): Sydney Airport and Western Sydney International Airport.

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