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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from C$ 98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CNS
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 187

One-way from

C$ 98

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 253

Good round-trip deal

C$ 255 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 158 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9-12/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Tue 17/66:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sat 21/67:00 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 10/6C$ 187
Mon 3/112:40 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/115:35 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6C$ 260
Sat 13/98:00 a.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/97:00 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 293
Tue 4/115:30 p.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 8/116:30 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop10h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6C$ 477

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
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Sydney

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

7:45 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Fri 12/9

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

Nonstop2h 55m

C$ 187

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

2:40 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

5:35 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 260

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

8:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/9

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

Nonstop2h 55m

C$ 293

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

5:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

6:30 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop10h 55m

C$ 477

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

7:45 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 98

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

8:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 134

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

6:30 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop11h 40m

C$ 250

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

6:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 380

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Cairns to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

    To fly from Sydney to Cairns, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Nonstop flights to Cairns from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 3h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 25 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 40 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at C$ 187. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 260 and C$ 477, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?

    C$ 98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from C$ 134 and C$ 250, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Cairns are Qatar Airways (94%), Virgin Australia (90%) and Air Canada (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Cairns? While on average our users pay C$ 233, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 102. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), is priced around C$ 242.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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