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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from C$ 147

SYD — CNS
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns

Wed 2/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 9/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 5/9C$ 221
Mon 21/97:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 25/97:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/9C$ 224
Mon 21/97:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 24/97:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/9C$ 228
Sat 19/97:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 22/96:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 3/9C$ 229
Sat 17/108:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 22/106:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 5/9C$ 235
Mon 30/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 7/9C$ 238
Tue 15/97:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 17/96:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 6/9C$ 240
Sun 13/97:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 17/97:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 6/9C$ 247
Fri 4/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 7/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 4/9C$ 254
Fri 16/108:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 20/106:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 3/9C$ 257
Fri 18/97:15 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 25/97:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 4/9C$ 258

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 221

One-way from

C$ 147

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 321

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,356 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 145 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/12-9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (C$ 3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.
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SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

8:15 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 147
Quickest round-trip

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

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$ 148

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/9

7:15 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 149

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

3:15 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 149

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

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$ 153

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

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$ 169

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

8:15 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 171

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

10:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 214

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

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$ 216

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/12

1:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 216

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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$ 264). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 366). 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 52% 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$ 249 and C$ 466 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 221 on Jetstar (2 Dec-9 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

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 37 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, 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 will be generally consistent. The distance from Sydney to Cairns is about 1970 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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$ 206. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at C$ 221 round trip. These flights start at 35% 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 Virgin Australia (89%), Air India (89%) and Singapore Airlines (86%).

  • 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$ 790, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 137. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), is priced around C$ 245.

  • 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$ 264). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 366). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapestC$ 206AverageC$ 310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapestC$ 221AverageC$ 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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