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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 BRL 394 and round-trip from BRL 837. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 837 BRL 1,293
        35% off
        35% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 837
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 845 BRL 1,293
        35% off
        35% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 845
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 885 BRL 1,293
        32% off
        32% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 885
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 895
        31% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 895
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 950
        27% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 950
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 950
        27% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 950
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 956
        26% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 956
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 962
        26% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 962
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 976
        25% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 976
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 977
        24% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 977
      • SYD 6:50 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:05 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 980
        24% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 980
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Sep 22 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 982
        24% off
        BRL 1,293 BRL 982
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 394 BRL 574
        31% off
        31% off
        BRL 574 BRL 394
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 394 BRL 574
        31% off
        31% off
        BRL 574 BRL 394
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 394 BRL 574
        31% off
        31% off
        BRL 574 BRL 394
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 394
        31% off
        BRL 574 BRL 394
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 395
        31% off
        BRL 574 BRL 395
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 417
        27% off
        BRL 574 BRL 417
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 430
        25% off
        BRL 574 BRL 430
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 433
        25% off
        BRL 574 BRL 433
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 433
        25% off
        BRL 574 BRL 433
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 434
        24% off
        BRL 574 BRL 434
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 435
        24% off
        BRL 574 BRL 435
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 436
        24% off
        BRL 574 BRL 436
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | 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 BRL 484. Try to avoid June, when prices are highest, averaging around BRL 690.

BRL 690
BRL 587
BRL 484
BRL 381
    Cheapest
  • BRL 678
    Sep
  • BRL 484
    Oct
  • BRL 552
    Nov
  • BRL 516
    Dec
  • BRL 500
    Jan
  • BRL 626
    Feb
  • BRL 567
    Mar
  • BRL 548
    Apr
  • BRL 569
    May
  • BRL 690
    Jun
  • BRL 510
    Jul
  • BRL 530
    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 BRL 1,346. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching BRL 2,128.

BRL 2,128
BRL 1,737
BRL 1,346
BRL 955
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,395
    Sep
  • BRL 1,593
    Oct
  • BRL 1,355
    Nov
  • BRL 1,570
    Dec
  • BRL 1,346
    Jan
  • BRL 1,811
    Feb
  • BRL 1,488
    Mar
  • BRL 1,692
    Apr
  • BRL 1,597
    May
  • BRL 2,128
    Jun
  • BRL 1,599
    Jul
  • BRL 1,548
    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.

BRL 903
BRL 827
BRL 750
BRL 674
    Cheapest
  • BRL 903
    Mon
  • BRL 758
    Tue
  • BRL 750
    Wed
  • BRL 844
    Thu
  • BRL 864
    Fri
  • BRL 819
    Sat
  • BRL 830
    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 BRL 394) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From BRL 394
Virgin Australia
From BRL 503
Qantas Airways
From BRL 588
Air Niugini
From BRL 2,526
Air New Zealand
From BRL 3,650

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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. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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 BRL 394
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 837

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 52 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 44 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 BRL 1,210 in September, 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.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 51 minutes, and around 48 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 BRL 824. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 33 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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