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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 10:30 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:40 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 203 CAD 263
        23% off
        23% off
        CAD 263 CAD 203
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 219 CAD 263
        17% off
        17% off
        CAD 263 CAD 219
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 224 CAD 263
        15% off
        15% off
        CAD 263 CAD 224
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 224
        15% off
        CAD 263 CAD 224
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 10:30 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:40 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 227
        14% off
        CAD 263 CAD 227
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 227
        14% off
        CAD 263 CAD 227
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 231
        12% off
        CAD 263 CAD 231
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 233
        11% off
        CAD 263 CAD 233
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 234
        11% off
        CAD 263 CAD 234
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 235
        11% off
        CAD 263 CAD 235
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 236
        10% off
        CAD 263 CAD 236
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 236
        10% off
        CAD 263 CAD 236
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 103 CAD 153
        33% off
        33% off
        CAD 153 CAD 103
      • CNS 6:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 110 CAD 153
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 153 CAD 110
      • CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 112 CAD 153
        27% off
        27% off
        CAD 153 CAD 112
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 115
        25% off
        CAD 153 CAD 115
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 116
        24% off
        CAD 153 CAD 116
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 116
        24% off
        CAD 153 CAD 116
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 124
        19% off
        CAD 153 CAD 124
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 124
        19% off
        CAD 153 CAD 124
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 27 | Virgin Australia
        CAD 126
        18% off
        CAD 153 CAD 126
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 129
        16% off
        CAD 153 CAD 129
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 131
        14% off
        CAD 153 CAD 131
      • CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CAD 137
        10% off
        CAD 153 CAD 137
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, the best time to book is in September, with an average price of CAD 123. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around CAD 166.

CAD 166
CAD 145
CAD 123
CAD 102
    Cheapest
  • CAD 166
    Aug
  • CAD 123
    Sep
  • CAD 142
    Oct
  • CAD 166
    Nov
  • CAD 134
    Dec
  • CAD 129
    Jan
  • CAD 156
    Feb
  • CAD 140
    Mar
  • CAD 150
    Apr
  • CAD 149
    May
  • CAD 146
    Jun
  • CAD 146
    Jul

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, July is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of CAD 283. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching CAD 621.

CAD 621
CAD 452
CAD 283
CAD 114
    Cheapest
  • CAD 305
    Aug
  • CAD 319
    Sep
  • CAD 336
    Oct
  • CAD 375
    Nov
  • CAD 498
    Dec
  • CAD 324
    Jan
  • CAD 416
    Feb
  • CAD 394
    Mar
  • CAD 361
    Apr
  • CAD 561
    May
  • CAD 621
    Jun
  • CAD 283
    Jul

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is usually Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

CAD 226
CAD 209
CAD 191
CAD 174
    Cheapest
  • CAD 226
    Mon
  • CAD 210
    Tue
  • CAD 191
    Wed
  • CAD 198
    Thu
  • CAD 221
    Fri
  • CAD 213
    Sat
  • CAD 219
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 96
Virgin Australia
From CAD 133
Qantas Airways
From CAD 205

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Sydney 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. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  2. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    6:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    7:15 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    - - - W T - S
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  4. JQ959

    Cairns Airport

    12:40 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    3:35 PM

    SYD

    - - T - T - -
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  5. VA1424

    Cairns Airport

    4:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    3h

    9:45 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 103
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 203

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

    It takes around 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Sydney Airport (syd).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around CAD 174 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 345 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.

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