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Flight Time from Sydney to Cairns

How long is the flight time from Sydney to Cairns?

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Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ950

    Jetstar Airways

    06:20

    SYD

    3.0h

    08:20

    CNS

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  2. JQ956

    Jetstar Airways

    20:15

    SYD

    3.2h

    22:25

    CNS

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  3. JQ952

    Jetstar Airways

    11:45

    SYD

    3.0h

    13:45

    CNS

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  4. JQ954

    Jetstar Airways

    15:25

    SYD

    3.0h

    17:25

    CNS

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  5. VA1419

    Virgin Australia

    12:50

    SYD

    3.1h

    14:55

    CNS

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  6. VA1413

    Virgin Australia

    08:10

    SYD

    3.1h

    10:15

    CNS

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  7. VA1421

    Virgin Australia

    14:40

    SYD

    3.1h

    16:45

    CNS

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Info of Flight Schedule & Flight Time from Sydney to Cairns

Flight Time3 hours 9 minutes
Earliest Flight 06:10⇒08:15
Latest Flight20:45⇒22:50
Cheapest Flight PriceAU$118

Find Cheap Flights for Suitable Flight Time from Sydney to Cairns

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • direct cheapest
        SYD12:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS14:55
        Sydney - Cairns|Mon, Feb 2|Virgin Australia
        AU$112AU$433
        74% OFF
        74% OFF
        AU$433AU$112

      • SYD08:10
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS10:15
        Sydney - Cairns|Wed, Feb 4|Virgin Australia
        AU$117AU$433
        73% OFF
        73% OFF
        AU$433AU$117

      • SYD06:10
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:15
        Sydney - Cairns|Sun, Jan 11|Virgin Australia
        AU$126AU$433
        71% OFF
        71% OFF
        AU$433AU$126

      • SYD08:10
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS10:15
        Sydney - Cairns|Sun, Jan 25|Virgin Australia
        AU$126
        AU$126

      • SYD08:10
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS10:15
        Sydney - Cairns|Wed, Jan 28|Virgin Australia
        AU$126
        AU$126

      • SYD14:40
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS16:45
        Sydney - Cairns|Wed, Jan 14|Virgin Australia
        AU$130
        AU$130

      • SYD12:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS14:55
        Sydney - Cairns|Tue, Feb 3|Virgin Australia
        AU$143
        AU$143

      • SYD12:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS14:55
        Sydney - Cairns|Wed, Jan 21|Virgin Australia
        AU$151
        AU$151

      • SYD14:40
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS16:45
        Sydney - Cairns|Thu, Jan 15|Virgin Australia
        AU$152
        AU$152

      • SYD08:10
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS10:15
        Sydney - Cairns|Tue, Jan 27|Virgin Australia
        AU$153
        AU$153

      • SYD14:40
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS16:45
        Sydney - Cairns|Sun, Jan 18|Virgin Australia
        AU$197
        AU$197

      • SYD14:40
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS16:45
        Sydney - Cairns|Sat, Jan 17|Virgin Australia
        AU$316
        AU$316

      • SYD1:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns|Fri, Dec 19|Virgin Australia
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Flights to Cairns

Flight Time from Sydney to Cairns of Top Airlines

Jetstar Airways
10.0
Virgin Australia
9.6
Qantas Airways
8.2
Air Niugini
8.1

FAQ of Flight Time from Sydney to Cairns

  • 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 5 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 69 flight per week flying from Sydney to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ954 (16:09)

  • 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cairns on December 14, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$100.

  • 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.
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