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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cairns Starting at PHP 3,464

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Sun, Mar 2|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,464PHP 5,600
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        PHP 5,600PHP 3,464

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,464 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD03:35 pm
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS05:35 pm
        Tue, Mar 25|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,464PHP 5,600
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        PHP 5,600PHP 3,464

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,464 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Mon, Mar 10|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,464PHP 5,600
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        PHP 5,600PHP 3,464

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,464 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Tue, Feb 25|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,472
        PHP 3,472

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,472 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Wed, Mar 5|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,472
        PHP 3,472

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,472 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Fri, Mar 14|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,472
        PHP 3,472

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Fri, Mar 14, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,472 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Sat, Mar 1|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,472
        PHP 3,472

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,472 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Wed, Feb 26|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,472
        PHP 3,472

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,472 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD06:00 am
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS08:00 am
        Mon, Mar 17|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,584
        PHP 3,584

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,584 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD03:35 pm
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS05:35 pm
        Wed, Mar 12|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,808
        PHP 3,808

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Kingsford Smith Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from PHP 3,808 including taxes and charges.

      • SYD01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS02:00 pm
        Wed, Feb 26|Sydney - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
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Sydney to Cairns Flight Time

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ954

    Jetstar Airways

    03:25 pm

    SYD

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    05:25 pm

    CNS

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  2. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:10 am

    SYD

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    08:10 am

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  3. JQ952

    Jetstar Airways

    11:45 am

    SYD

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    01:45 pm

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  4. VA1419

    Virgin Australia

    12:50 pm

    SYD

    3.1h

    Nonstop

    02:55 pm

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around PHP 13,928.

  • How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 3 hours 8 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)?

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Flight Info | Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest nonstop flight pricePHP 3,464
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 6,072
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance1,972.04 km
Average flight time3 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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