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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from C$ 146

SYD — CNS
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns

Tue 1/123:25 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 16/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/10C$ 257
Sat 5/1211:25 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 12/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/10C$ 260
Sat 28/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 1/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 19/10C$ 273
Tue 1/123:25 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 4/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 19/10C$ 292
Sun 13/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 20/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 18/10C$ 308
Fri 27/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 1/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/10C$ 315
Wed 2/129:50 p.m. -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 9/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/10C$ 329
Tue 29/128:30 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 16/19:05 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 18/10C$ 330
Sat 24/108:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 4/116:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 18/10C$ 337
Thu 17/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 21/123:55 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 18/10C$ 340
Fri 27/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 30/116:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/10C$ 365
Wed 30/128:30 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 8/16:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 20/10C$ 368

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 257

One-way from

C$ 146

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 379

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,379 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 203 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

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

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 148

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/12

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

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 150

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

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

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 167

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

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

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 191

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

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

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 223

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

7:30 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 223

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 223

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 223

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

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

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 223

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Cairns

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

Booking 72 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 month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of C$ 271). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cairns flights typically cost between C$ 285 and C$ 469 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 257 on Jetstar (1 Dec-16 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Cairns, such as Virgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
480 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
480 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • 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 15 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Sydney to Cairns in just under 3h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 30m. The distance from Sydney to Cairns is about 1970 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at C$ 224. This flight start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Cairns are Air India (91%), Air Canada (89%) and United Airlines (89%).

  • 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$ 833, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 191. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), is priced around C$ 249.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of C$ 271). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Sydney to Cairns

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Virgin AustraliaCheapestC$ 224AverageC$ 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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