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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 | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 8,677 PHP 10,796
        20% off
        20% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 8,677
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 8,959 PHP 10,796
        17% off
        17% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 8,959
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,152 PHP 10,796
        15% off
        15% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,152
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,618
        11% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,618
      • 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 | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,706
        10% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,706
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,706
        10% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,706
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,724
        10% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,724
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 9,847
        9% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,847
      • CNS 4:35 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:30 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 8:10 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:25 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 9,935
        8% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 9,935
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Apr 23 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 10,040
        7% off
        PHP 10,796 PHP 10,040
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,625 PHP 5,398
        14% off
        14% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,625
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,686 PHP 5,398
        13% off
        13% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,686
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,757 PHP 5,398
        12% off
        12% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,757
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,783
        11% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,783
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,818
        11% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,818
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,853
        10% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,853
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,941
        8% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,941
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,968
        8% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 4,968
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 5,011
        7% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 5,011
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 5,020
        7% off
        PHP 5,398 PHP 5,020
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Apr 22 | 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 PHP 5,247. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as PHP 12,650.

PHP 12,650
PHP 8,949
PHP 5,247
PHP 1,546
    Cheapest
  • PHP 12,650
    Apr
  • PHP 5,916
    May
  • PHP 5,446
    Jun
  • PHP 6,798
    Jul
  • PHP 6,208
    Aug
  • PHP 5,247
    Sep
  • PHP 6,043
    Oct
  • PHP 7,070
    Nov
  • PHP 5,696
    Dec
  • PHP 5,493
    Jan
  • PHP 6,656
    Feb
  • PHP 5,980
    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.

PHP 9,857
PHP 8,871
PHP 7,884
PHP 6,898
    Cheapest
  • PHP 9,401
    Mon
  • PHP 8,596
    Tue
  • PHP 7,884
    Wed
  • PHP 8,552
    Thu
  • PHP 9,857
    Fri
  • PHP 8,959
    Sat
  • PHP 9,482
    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 PHP 4,211
Virgin Australia
From PHP 5,302
Qantas Airways
From PHP 7,033
Air Niugini
From PHP 27,675

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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. 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 pricePHP 4,625
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 8,677

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 PHP 7,860 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 PHP 8,642 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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