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Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 213,100 KRW 321,100
        34% off
        34% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 213,100
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 220,000 KRW 321,100
        31% off
        31% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 220,000
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 224,800 KRW 321,100
        30% off
        30% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 224,800
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 236,200
        26% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 236,200
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 238,400
        26% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 238,400
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 238,400
        26% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 238,400
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 238,600
        26% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 238,600
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 10 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 241,800
        25% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 241,800
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 243,600
        24% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 243,600
      • CNS 4:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jun 20 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 8:10 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:25 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 25 | Virgin Australia
        KRW 244,000
        24% off
        KRW 321,100 KRW 244,000
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Apr 23 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 103,700 KRW 158,600
        35% off
        35% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 103,700
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 104,800 KRW 158,600
        34% off
        34% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 104,800
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 116,400 KRW 158,600
        27% off
        27% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 116,400
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 116,800
        26% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 116,800
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 116,800
        26% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 116,800
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 117,300
        26% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 117,300
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 117,500
        26% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 117,500
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 118,100
        26% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 118,100
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, May 22 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 118,400
        25% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 118,400
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        KRW 120,500
        24% off
        KRW 158,600 KRW 120,500
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Apr 23 | Normal Airline
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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.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of KRW 128,900. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as KRW 310,700.

KRW 310,700
KRW 219,800
KRW 128,900
KRW 38,000
    Cheapest
  • KRW 310,700
    Apr
  • KRW 145,300
    May
  • KRW 133,800
    Jun
  • KRW 167,000
    Jul
  • KRW 152,500
    Aug
  • KRW 128,900
    Sep
  • KRW 148,400
    Oct
  • KRW 173,600
    Nov
  • KRW 139,900
    Dec
  • KRW 134,900
    Jan
  • KRW 163,500
    Feb
  • KRW 146,900
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

KRW 242,100
KRW 217,900
KRW 193,700
KRW 169,500
    Cheapest
  • KRW 230,900
    Mon
  • KRW 211,100
    Tue
  • KRW 193,700
    Wed
  • KRW 210,100
    Thu
  • KRW 242,100
    Fri
  • KRW 220,100
    Sat
  • KRW 232,900
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Sydney. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From KRW 103,700
Virgin Australia
From KRW 126,800
Qantas Airways
From KRW 173,000
Air Niugini
From KRW 708,800

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:05 PM

    CNS

    3h

    10:05 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:40 AM

    CNS

    3h

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1428

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S - - W T - S
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  4. VA1424

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ953

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    12:55 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceKRW 103,700
Cheapest return ticket priceKRW 213,100

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

    It takes around 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport (cns) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (syd).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around KRW 193,100 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around KRW 214,200 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 06:40 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 10:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 18:05 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 22:05.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.

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