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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney from C$ 166

CNS — SYD
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney

Sat 12/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 13/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 8/11C$ 279
Wed 9/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Fri 11/123:25 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 9/11C$ 290
Mon 14/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 15/123:25 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 9/11C$ 296
Wed 2/126:40 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 9/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 8/11C$ 320
Fri 11/129:05 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 55m
Sun 13/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 8/11C$ 330
Mon 7/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 14/128:30 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 9/11C$ 334
Thu 10/126:05 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 13/126:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 6/11C$ 335
Thu 17/125:35 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sat 19/128:30 a.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 8/11C$ 364
Sat 12/123:45 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 13/1210:30 a.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 9/11C$ 413

Find flight deals from Cairns to Sydney

Round-trip from

C$ 262

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 355
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  • 12/1-13/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Cairns to Sydney
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  • Jetstar
  • 8/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Cairns to Sydney
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CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 8/1

6:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 166
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CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 27/4

4:35 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 168

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 1/2

3:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 168

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 23/12

11:40 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 17/4

9:20 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 22/12

2:40 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 14/1

6:00 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 22/3

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

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 15/3

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

1 stop6h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

CairnsSydney

CNS Cairns - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 1/1

6:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 222

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Sydney

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

The best time to book flights from Cairns to Sydney is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sydney (average of C$ 235). Flying from Cairns to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 376). 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 CNS to SYD?

When flying from Cairns to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Sydney flights typically cost between C$ 265 and C$ 444 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 262 on Jetstar (12 Jan-13 Jan).

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Sydney flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney?

    Departing from Cairns to Sydney will take you 3h. Cairns and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1970 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sydney (average of C$ 235). Flying from Cairns to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 376). 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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