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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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 US$75 and round-trip from US$140. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$140 US$236
        41% off
        41% off
        US$236 US$140
      • SYD 6:05 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$159 US$236
        33% off
        33% off
        US$236 US$159
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$159 US$236
        33% off
        33% off
        US$236 US$159
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$163
        31% off
        US$236 US$163
      • SYD 8:10 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:15 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$167
        28% off
        US$236 US$167
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        US$168
        28% off
        US$236 US$168
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$176
        25% off
        US$236 US$176
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$176
        25% off
        US$236 US$176
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$177
        25% off
        US$236 US$177
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 3:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$177
        25% off
        US$236 US$177
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$179
        24% off
        US$236 US$179
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$179
        24% off
        US$236 US$179
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$75 US$115
        35% off
        35% off
        US$115 US$75
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$75 US$115
        35% off
        35% off
        US$115 US$75
      • SYD 6:05 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$78 US$115
        32% off
        32% off
        US$115 US$78
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$78
        32% off
        US$115 US$78
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82
        28% off
        US$115 US$82
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82
        28% off
        US$115 US$82
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$84
        27% off
        US$115 US$84
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        US$84
        27% off
        US$115 US$84
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$84
        27% off
        US$115 US$84
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        US$86
        25% off
        US$115 US$86
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$87
        24% off
        US$115 US$87
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$87
        24% off
        US$115 US$87
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

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

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to book is in October, with an average price of US$95. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around US$257.

US$257
US$176
US$95
US$14
    Cheapest
  • US$257
    Sep
  • US$95
    Oct
  • US$108
    Nov
  • US$101
    Dec
  • US$98
    Jan
  • US$123
    Feb
  • US$111
    Mar
  • US$107
    Apr
  • US$111
    May
  • US$135
    Jun
  • US$100
    Jul
  • US$104
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of US$263. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching US$416.

US$416
US$340
US$263
US$187
    Cheapest
  • US$331
    Sep
  • US$312
    Oct
  • US$265
    Nov
  • US$307
    Dec
  • US$263
    Jan
  • US$354
    Feb
  • US$291
    Mar
  • US$331
    Apr
  • US$312
    May
  • US$416
    Jun
  • US$313
    Jul
  • US$303
    Aug

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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.

US$180
US$164
US$148
US$132
    Cheapest
  • US$180
    Mon
  • US$150
    Tue
  • US$148
    Wed
  • US$165
    Thu
  • US$166
    Fri
  • US$159
    Sat
  • US$164
    Sun

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 US$75) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$75
Virgin Australia
From US$95
Qantas Airways
From US$151

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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

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    1:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    8:30 PM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:35 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    4:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    7:25 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$75
Cheapest return ticket price US$140

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 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 12 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 US$174 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • 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 US$75, and round-trip fares start from US$140. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; 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 37 minutes, and around 66 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 US$185. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$75. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 68 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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