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Flight Time from Cairns to Sydney

How long is the flight time from Cairns to Sydney?

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    09:05

    CNS

    2.9h

    13:00

    SYD

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  2. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    18:05

    CNS

    3.0h

    22:05

    SYD

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  3. JQ951

    Jetstar Airways

    06:40

    CNS

    3.0h

    10:40

    SYD

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  4. VA1422

    Virgin Australia

    15:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    19:45

    SYD

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Info of Flight Schedule & Flight Time from Cairns to Sydney

Flight Time2 hours 56 minutes
Earliest Flight 06:40⇒10:40
Latest Flight19:15⇒22:10
Cheapest Flight PriceHK$612

Find Cheap Flights for Suitable Flight Time from Cairns to Sydney

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • direct cheapest
        CNS15:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD19:45
        Cairns - Sydney|Fri, Jan 23|Virgin Australia
        HK$605HK$1,780
        66% OFF
        66% OFF
        HK$1,780HK$605

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Wed, Jan 14|Virgin Australia
        HK$656HK$1,780
        63% OFF
        63% OFF
        HK$1,780HK$656

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Mon, Jan 19|Virgin Australia
        HK$656HK$1,780
        63% OFF
        63% OFF
        HK$1,780HK$656

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Tue, Jan 13|Virgin Australia
        HK$656
        HK$656

      • CNS15:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD19:45
        Cairns - Sydney|Wed, Feb 4|Virgin Australia
        HK$659
        HK$659

      • CNS15:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD19:45
        Cairns - Sydney|Tue, Feb 3|Virgin Australia
        HK$716
        HK$716

      • CNS15:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD19:45
        Cairns - Sydney|Mon, Feb 2|Virgin Australia
        HK$756
        HK$756

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Fri, Jan 16|Virgin Australia
        HK$784
        HK$784

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Sun, Jan 18|Virgin Australia
        HK$819
        HK$819

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Thu, Jan 15|Virgin Australia
        HK$904
        HK$904

      • CNS17:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD21:35
        Cairns - Sydney|Mon, Jan 12|Virgin Australia
        HK$912
        HK$912

      • CNS10:55
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD14:55
        Cairns - Sydney|Tue, Jan 27|Virgin Australia
        HK$1,300
        HK$1,300

      • CNS1:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SYD2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney|Fri, Dec 19|Virgin Australia
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Flights to Sydney

Flight Time from Cairns to Sydney of Top Airlines

Jetstar Airways
10.0
Virgin Australia
9.0
Qantas Airways
8.1

FAQ of Flight Time from Cairns to Sydney

  • 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 56 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 69 flight per week flying from Cairns to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ953 (09:21)

  • 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney on December 17, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at HK$526.

  • 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).

  • 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.
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