SYD - CNS

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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cairns (SYD-CNS)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Cairns.
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06:00 - 08:00SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
18:20 - 22:20CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
€130Jetstar
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Sat, 8 Feb - Wed, 12 Feb
08:05 - 10:10SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
15:45 - 19:45CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
€143Virgin Australia
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Mon, 3 Mar - Mon, 3 Mar
12:40 - 15:55SYD-CNS
3h 15mdirect
19:15 - 22:10CNS-SYD
2h 55mdirect
€144Virgin Australia
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 28 May
15:35 - 17:35SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
18:20 - 22:20CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
€146Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
06:00 - 08:00SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
18:20 - 22:20CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
€151Jetstar
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Tue, 4 Feb - Fri, 7 Feb
06:00 - 08:00SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
18:20 - 22:20CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
€157Jetstar
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Thu, 20 Feb - Mon, 24 Feb
21:45 - 17:50SYD-CNS
21h 05m1 stop
17:35 - 21:35CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
€206
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Thu, 16 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
09:45 - 12:55SYD-CNS
3h 10mdirect
13:40 - 16:35CNS-SYD
2h 55mdirect
€271Qantas Airways
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Thu, 15 May - Fri, 30 May
14:45 - 16:50SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
17:30 - 21:25CNS-SYD
2h 55mdirect
€275Qantas Airways
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Fri, 24 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
09:45 - 12:55SYD-CNS
3h 10mdirect
10:15 - 13:10CNS-SYD
2h 55mdirect
€280
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Thu, 15 May - Sun, 25 May

Flights from Sydney to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Cairns is May, where tickets cost €174 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is €271 and €239 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 133 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€66
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Cairns

When to book flights from Sydney to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Cairns

  • What lounges are available in the domestic terminals of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    If you’d like to relax in comfort before your flight, there are various lounge options in the domestic terminals of Sydney Airport. Terminal 3 has Qantas Business Lounge and The Qantas Club Lounge, which are both located in the departures area, opposite Gates 4 and 5. Terminal 2 has Virgin Australia Lounge, located after security near the main security checkpoint. Please check with your airline for your eligibility to use their lounge.

  • How do you get to Sydney Airport from the Sydney centre?

    There are many options to get from Sydney centre to Sydney Airport. The metro will get you to the airport from Central Station in about 15min. Be sure to get use your Opal card, if you have one, for discounted fares. You can also take a taxi or rideshare service; the cost depends on what part of Sydney you are heading to.

  • How is Cairns Airport accessible for people with disabilities?

    The airport has accessible toilets and public phones. It also has a number of hearing loops that reduce distortion and background noise for those using hearing aids. You can also request a disability-friendly taxi through the taxi concierge staff in the taxi area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns was €69 for a one-way ticket and €137 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Cairns?

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Cairns?

    Scoot, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Cairns flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Cairns?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Cairns flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Cairns?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Cairns on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Cairns

  • If you are travelling with infants or young children, there are parents rooms and baby changing facilities in both Domestic Terminals 2 and 3 of Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • If you’re craving a coffee on arrival in Cairns, there is a Macchinetta in the arrival area of Cairns Airport (CNS) serving coffees as well as focaccias and paninis.
  • A great initiative at Sydney Airport is the Airport Ambassador Program. They are volunteers who give of their time each week to give passengers a warm welcome and assist anyone needing help with finding accommodation, facilities, transport or attractions. Look out for them in their bright blue shirts.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/2Fri
directJetstar
3h 00mSYD-CNS
€66
1/12Sun
directJetstar
3h 00mSYD-CNS
€71
21/2Fri
directVirgin Australia
3h 05mSYD-CNS
€72
2/12Mon
directJetstar
3h 00mSYD-CNS
€77
30/11Sat
directJetstar
3h 00mSYD-CNS
€87
9/12Mon
directVirgin Australia
3h 05mSYD-CNS
€90
28/2Fri
directVirgin Australia
3h 05mSYD-CNS
€97
15/12Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CNS
€189
4/1Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
11h 55mSYD-CNS
€229
4/1Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
12h 55mSYD-CNS
€230

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Last minute flights from Sydney to Cairns

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sydney to Cairns that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/11Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 40mSYD-CNS
29/11Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 45mCNS-SYD
€347
26/11Tue
direct
3h 00mSYD-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stop
6h 15mCNS-SYD
€360
26/11Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 40mSYD-CNS
30/11Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 00mCNS-SYD
€368
26/11Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 40mSYD-CNS
29/11Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 25mCNS-SYD
€393
23/11Sat
direct
3h 05mSYD-CNS
1/12Sun
direct
2h 55mCNS-SYD
€437
24/11Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 05mSYD-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 15mCNS-SYD
€508
24/11Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 05mSYD-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 15mCNS-SYD
€514
24/11Sun
directVirgin Australia
3h 05mSYD-CNS
28/11Thu
directVirgin Australia
3h 00mCNS-SYD
€581
24/11Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 15mCNS-SYD
€622
24/11Sun
directVirgin Australia
3h 05mSYD-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stopVirgin Australia
15h 25mCNS-SYD
€638

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