Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD-CNS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$65 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to CNS on Wed, Apr 22), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$134 departing on Thu, Apr 23 and returning on Mon, Apr 27.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns?

  It takes about 3 hours 9 minutes to fly from Sydney to Cairns.

• When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Cairns?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 86 flight per week flying from Sydney to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF5872 (11:39)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Sydney to Cairns?

  To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Cairns, 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 Wed, Apr 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$65.
  · 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 Cairns travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Cairns is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cairns on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cairns on April 27, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$138.

• Which airports can I fly to for Cairns from Sydney?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Sydney Airport to Cairns Airport (SYD-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).

• Is there any time difference between Sydney and Cairns?

  The time difference between Cairns and Sydney is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Sydney to Cairns?

  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.