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Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$162 US$218
        26% off
        26% off
        US$218 US$162
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$162 US$218
        26% off
        26% off
        US$218 US$162
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$162 US$218
        26% off
        26% off
        US$218 US$162
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$162
        26% off
        US$218 US$162
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 25 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$166
        24% off
        US$218 US$166
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jul 27 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$167
        23% off
        US$218 US$167
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$170
        22% off
        US$218 US$170
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$170
        22% off
        US$218 US$170
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$175
        20% off
        US$218 US$175
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$178
        18% off
        US$218 US$178
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jun 27 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 29 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$61 US$97
        37% off
        37% off
        US$97 US$61
      • CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$66 US$97
        32% off
        32% off
        US$97 US$66
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$67 US$97
        31% off
        31% off
        US$97 US$67
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        US$67
        31% off
        US$97 US$67
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        US$67
        31% off
        US$97 US$67
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$67
        31% off
        US$97 US$67
      • CNS 10:15 AM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 1:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 9 | Jetstar Airways
        US$71
        27% off
        US$97 US$71
      • CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$74
        24% off
        US$97 US$74
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$77
        21% off
        US$97 US$77
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$79
        19% off
        US$97 US$79
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jun 27 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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 US$88. Try to avoid November, when prices are highest, averaging around US$119.

US$119
US$104
US$88
US$73
    Cheapest
  • US$111
    Jun
  • US$114
    Jul
  • US$104
    Aug
  • US$88
    Sep
  • US$101
    Oct
  • US$119
    Nov
  • US$96
    Dec
  • US$92
    Jan
  • US$112
    Feb
  • US$100
    Mar
  • US$107
    Apr
  • US$107
    May

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, August is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of US$224. In contrast, May is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching US$401.

US$401
US$313
US$224
US$136
    Cheapest
  • US$276
    Jun
  • US$258
    Jul
  • US$224
    Aug
  • US$228
    Sep
  • US$240
    Oct
  • US$268
    Nov
  • US$355
    Dec
  • US$231
    Jan
  • US$297
    Feb
  • US$281
    Mar
  • US$258
    Apr
  • US$401
    May

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 Friday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

US$162
US$149
US$136
US$123
    Cheapest
  • US$159
    Mon
  • US$150
    Tue
  • US$136
    Wed
  • US$143
    Thu
  • US$162
    Fri
  • US$153
    Sat
  • US$156
    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 US$61
Virgin Australia
From US$83
Qantas Airways
From US$113
Air Niugini
From US$470

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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. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    6:30 PM

    SYD

    S - T - - - -
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  2. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    7:15 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  5. 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 distance1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$61
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$162

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 2 hours 55 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 US$135 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 US$160 in June, 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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