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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €65 and round-trip from €134. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €134 €215
        38% off
        38% off
        €215 €134
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €138 €215
        36% off
        36% off
        €215 €138
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €142 €215
        34% off
        34% off
        €215 €142
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €143
        33% off
        €215 €143
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €152
        28% off
        €215 €152
      • SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €154
        28% off
        €215 €154
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        27% off
        €215 €157
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €159
        26% off
        €215 €159
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €160
        26% off
        €215 €160
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €160
        26% off
        €215 €160
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €163
        24% off
        €215 €163
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €163
        24% off
        €215 €163
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €65 €99
        34% off
        34% off
        €99 €65
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €67 €99
        32% off
        32% off
        €99 €67
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €68 €99
        31% off
        31% off
        €99 €68
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        30% off
        €99 €69
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        30% off
        €99 €69
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        30% off
        €99 €69
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        30% off
        €99 €69
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        30% off
        €99 €69
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €71
        28% off
        €99 €71
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €74
        25% off
        €99 €74
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €74
        25% off
        €99 €74
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €75
        24% off
        €99 €75
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, it is best to book in September, when average fares are €84. Try to avoid June, as fares peak at around €121.

€121
€103
€84
€66
    Cheapest
  • €85
    Oct
  • €97
    Nov
  • €90
    Dec
  • €88
    Jan
  • €109
    Feb
  • €99
    Mar
  • €96
    Apr
  • €100
    May
  • €121
    Jun
  • €89
    Jul
  • €93
    Aug
  • €84
    Sep

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of €235. June is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €371.

€371
€303
€235
€167
    Cheapest
  • €276
    Oct
  • €237
    Nov
  • €274
    Dec
  • €235
    Jan
  • €316
    Feb
  • €260
    Mar
  • €295
    Apr
  • €279
    May
  • €371
    Jun
  • €279
    Jul
  • €270
    Aug
  • €312
    Sep

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday, as fares are typically the highest.

€160
€146
€132
€118
    Cheapest
  • €160
    Mon
  • €133
    Tue
  • €132
    Wed
  • €147
    Thu
  • €148
    Fri
  • €142
    Sat
  • €146
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €65) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €65
Virgin Australia
From €92
Qantas Airways
From €113
Air New Zealand
From €814

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Sydney to Cairns to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €65
Cheapest return ticket price €134

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 18 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 12 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €150 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Airport at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport at 20:45 and arrives in Cairns Airport at 22:50.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from €65, and round-trip fares start from €134. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 4; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 66 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is €165. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from €65. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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