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Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £59 and round-trip from £135. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 11:25 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £135 £206
      34% off
      34% off
      £206 £135
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £135 £206
      34% off
      34% off
      £206 £135
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £135 £206
      34% off
      34% off
      £206 £135
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £138
      33% off
      £206 £138
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £138
      33% off
      £206 £138
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £139
      33% off
      £206 £139
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £144
      30% off
      £206 £144
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:10 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:15 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      £145
      30% off
      £206 £145
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      £146
      28% off
      £206 £146
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      SYD 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £59 £162
      64% off
      64% off
      £162 £59
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £61 £99
      38% off
      38% off
      £99 £61
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      £66 £99
      33% off
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £67
      59% off
      £162 £67
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £67
      59% off
      £162 £67
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £59 £162
      64% off
      64% off
      £162 £59
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £61 £99
      38% off
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      £99 £61
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      £66 £99
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      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:05 PM
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:05 PM
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:40 AM
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £66
      33% off
      £99 £66
    • CNS 6:40 AM
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £67
      59% off
      £162 £67
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £67
      59% off
      £162 £67
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £59 £472
      88% off
      88% off
      £472 £59
    • CNS 6:40 AM
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £61 £472
      87% off
      87% off
      £472 £61
    • CNS 6:05 PM
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £66 £472
      86% off
      86% off
      £472 £66
    • CNS 6:40 AM
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £67
      86% off
      £472 £67
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £67
      86% off
      £472 £67
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      £71
      85% off
      £472 £71
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
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      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £72
      85% off
      £472 £72
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £72
      85% off
      £472 £72
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £82
      83% off
      £472 £82
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £126 £490
      74% off
      74% off
      £490 £126
    • CNS 6:40 AM
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      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £138 £490
      72% off
      72% off
      £490 £138
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £141 £490
      71% off
      71% off
      £490 £141
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      £168
      66% off
      £490 £168
    • CNS 10:55 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      £188
      62% off
      £490 £188
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £191
      61% off
      £490 £191
    • CNS 6:50 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:50 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      £229
      53% off
      £490 £229
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £232
      53% off
      £490 £232
    • CNS 10:55 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      £248
      49% off
      £490 £248
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      £59 £162
      64% off
      64% off
      £162 £59
    • CNS 3:55 PM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:50 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £71 £99
      28% off
      28% off
      £99 £71
    • CNS 3:55 PM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:50 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      £76 £351
      78% off
      78% off
      £351 £76
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      £112
      68% off
      £351 £112
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £114
      68% off
      £351 £114
    • CNS 3:55 PM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:50 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £118
      27% off
      £162 £118
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £138
      61% off
      £351 £138
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £163
      54% off
      £351 £163
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      2h 55m
      Nonstop
      SYD 1:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £165
      53% off
      £351 £165
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | 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 January, with an average price of £71. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as £137.

£137
£104
£71
£38
    Cheapest
  • £137
    Oct
  • £91
    Nov
  • £74
    Dec
  • £71
    Jan
  • £86
    Feb
  • £77
    Mar
  • £82
    Apr
  • £82
    May
  • £80
    Jun
  • £80
    Jul
  • £87
    Aug
  • £78
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, July is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average price of £155. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching £341.

£341
£248
£155
£62
    Cheapest
  • £157
    Oct
  • £206
    Nov
  • £273
    Dec
  • £178
    Jan
  • £228
    Feb
  • £216
    Mar
  • £198
    Apr
  • £308
    May
  • £341
    Jun
  • £155
    Jul
  • £276
    Aug
  • £224
    Sep

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 Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

£125
£118
£111
£104
    Cheapest
  • £124
    Mon
  • £120
    Tue
  • £111
    Wed
  • £113
    Thu
  • £120
    Fri
  • £121
    Sat
  • £125
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from £62) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £62
Virgin Australia
From £69
Qantas Airways
From £110
Regional Express Airlines
From £298
Air Niugini
From £407

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What is the 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. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1422

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

Learn about Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £59
Cheapest return ticket price £135

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

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

    Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 41 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 18:15, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 £260 in October, 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 Kingsford Smith 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport currently start from £61, and round-trip fares start from £135. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 60 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is £150. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from £61. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport operates around 59 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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