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CNS — SYD
8 jul. — 15 jul.1
1 adult

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lun. 4/86:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
jue. 7/86:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/7C$ 161
dom. 27/76:45 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
mié. 30/77:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/7C$ 194
vie. 14/119:15 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
vie. 14/118:40 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7C$ 215
mar. 5/89:30 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
mié. 6/87:45 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/7C$ 217
mar. 4/1111:55 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
sáb. 8/114:35 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/7C$ 300
dom. 17/86:00 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
dom. 24/83:20 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/7C$ 316
sáb. 2/85:20 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mQantas Airways
dom. 3/86:05 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7C$ 352
dom. 28/96:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
mar. 30/96:35 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 378
mar. 26/86:45 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 27/89:45 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 417
jue. 7/86:00 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 50mQantas Airways
lun. 11/82:00 p.m.SYD - CNS
2 stops8h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7C$ 865
mié. 20/85:45 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops42h 54mMultiple Airlines
mié. 27/810:35 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 1,485
lun. 24/115:00 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops60h 00mCathay Pacific
jue. 27/1112:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops65h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7C$ 2,021

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Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 3 julio 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

mar. 30/9

7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb. 4/10

3:10 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 289

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

mié. 1/10

9:30 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

dom. 5/10

5:20 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 290

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

mar. 4/11

11:55 p.m.-4:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

sáb. 8/11

4:35 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

C$ 300

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

mié. 29/10

6:00 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

vie. 31/10

6:10 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 303

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

dom. 17/8

6:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 24/8

3:20 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 316

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

sáb. 2/8

5:20 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

dom. 3/8

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 352

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

dom. 28/9

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

mar. 30/9

6:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 378

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

mar. 26/8

6:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 27/8

9:45 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

C$ 417

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

jue. 7/8

6:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 11/8

2:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

C$ 865

CairnsVancouver

CNS - YVR

CNSYVR

Cairns

mié. 20/8

5:45 a.m.-7:39 a.m.

2 stops42h 54m

Vancouver Intl

mié. 27/8

10:35 a.m.-4:25 a.m.

1 stop24h 50m

C$ 1,485

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of C$ 90). Flying from Cairns in October will prove the most costly (average of C$ 138). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

From Cairns you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Brisbane (297 flights per day), Sydney (226 flights per day) and Melbourne (149 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From C$ 85
Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan
Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan
From C$ 214
Melbourne
Melbourne
From C$ 83
Townsville
Townsville
From C$ 135

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Melbourne, with prices starting at C$ 113. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne
Melbourne
From C$ 83
Brisbane
Brisbane
From C$ 85
Townsville
Townsville
From C$ 135
Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan
Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan
From C$ 214

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Cairns, such as Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia, andJetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as C$ 113 to Melbourne Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 659 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently July; with October being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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