Cheapest airlines flights from Cairns to Sydney
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Search for direct flights from Cairns to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$75, and round-trip direct flights start at US$166.
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CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 19:153h 10mNonstopCNS 22:25Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$166 US$24432% off32% offUS$244 US$166 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 06:103h 10mNonstopCNS 09:20Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$168 US$24431% off31% offUS$244 US$168 -
CNS 19:152h 55mNonstopSYD 22:10Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 25 | Virgin Australia
SYD 15:153h 10mNonstopCNS 18:25Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$169 US$24431% off31% offUS$244 US$169 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 15:153h 10mNonstopCNS 18:25Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17130% offUS$244 US$171 -
CNS 19:152h 55mNonstopSYD 22:10Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Virgin Australia
SYD 19:153h 10mNonstopCNS 22:25Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 25 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17328% offUS$244 US$173 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 06:103h 10mNonstopCNS 09:20Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17428% offUS$244 US$174 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 19:153h 10mNonstopCNS 22:25Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17428% offUS$244 US$174 -
CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 06:103h 10mNonstopCNS 09:20Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17528% offUS$244 US$175 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 19:153h 10mNonstopCNS 22:25Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17827% offUS$244 US$178 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar Airways
SYD 19:153h 10mNonstopCNS 22:25Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$18026% offUS$244 US$180 -
CNS 13:0017h 25m1 stopSYD 14:00Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 9 | Normal Airline
SYD 15:006hNonstopCNS 16:00Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 11 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jul 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$75 US$11132% off32% offUS$111 US$75 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$76 US$11132% off32% offUS$111 US$76 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 2 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$76 US$11132% off32% offUS$111 US$76 -
CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$7632% offUS$111 US$76 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$7632% offUS$111 US$76 -
CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jul 4 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$7731% offUS$111 US$77 -
CNS 19:102h 55mNonstopSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 5 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$7731% offUS$111 US$77 -
CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$7731% offUS$111 US$77 -
CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 26 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8127% offUS$111 US$81 -
CNS 06:453hNonstopSYD 09:45Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8226% offUS$111 US$82 -
CNS 13:0017h 25m1 stopSYD 14:00Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 9 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.
Cairns to Sydney Flight Details
The distance between Cairns and Sydney is about 1,972.04 km. The average flying time from Cairns to Sydney is around 2 hours 55 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.
| Cheapest one-way flight price | US$75 |
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| Cheapest return ticket price | US$166 |
| Cheapest month | October |
| Peak season for travel | July |
| Flight distance | 1,972.04 km |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 55 minutes |
| Popular airline | Jetstar Airways |
Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairns to Sydney
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns to Sydney?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Sydney is September, with an average price of US$88; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to US$119.
Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Cairns to Sydney?
Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Cairns to Sydney are found during June, with an average price of US$213. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to US$402.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney (CNS-SYD)?
Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$75 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to SYD on Mon, Jul 6), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$166 departing on Thu, Jul 23 and returning on Wed, Jul 29.Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?
At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairns to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.How long is a flight from Cairns to Sydney?
It takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns to Sydney.When is the best time to book flights from Cairns to Sydney?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.How many flights are there per week from Cairns to Sydney?
Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Cairns to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/-/-/W/T/-/- -- VA1428 (19:13)How can I find the best deals on flights from Cairns to Sydney?
To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jul 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$75.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) the cheapest?
The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney on?
After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney on June 26, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$69.Which airports can I fly to for Sydney from Cairns?
You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport (CNS-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).Is there any time difference between Cairns and Sydney?
The time difference between Sydney and Cairns is 0h.How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cairns to Sydney?
Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairns to Sydney
Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?
Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairns to Sydney, with fares starting at US$143.
Which airline operates the most flights from Cairns to Sydney?
Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most frequent flights from Cairns to Sydney, with 31 flights per week.
How many flights fly from Cairns to Sydney daily?
Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cairns to Sydney is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.
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