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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 | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 1,750 THB 6,410
        73% off
        73% off
        THB 6,410 THB 1,750
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,950 THB 6,410
        54% off
        54% off
        THB 6,410 THB 2,950
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 3,520 THB 6,410
        45% off
        45% off
        THB 6,410 THB 3,520
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 2 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 3,750
        41% off
        THB 6,410 THB 3,750
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 3,790
        41% off
        THB 6,410 THB 3,790
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 3,860
        40% off
        THB 6,410 THB 3,860
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 5:05 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,330
        32% off
        THB 6,410 THB 4,330
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,350
        32% off
        THB 6,410 THB 4,350
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,500
        30% off
        THB 6,410 THB 4,500
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,610
        28% off
        THB 6,410 THB 4,610
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,100 THB 4,240
        50% off
        50% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,100
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,280 THB 4,240
        46% off
        46% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,280
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,440 THB 4,240
        42% off
        42% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,440
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,560
        40% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,560
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,660
        37% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,660
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,680
        37% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,680
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 2,730
        36% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,730
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 4 | Virgin Australia
        THB 2,910
        31% off
        THB 4,240 THB 2,910
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 3,000
        28% off
        THB 4,240 THB 3,000
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 3,050
        28% off
        THB 4,240 THB 3,050
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jul 16 | Normal Airline
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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 THB 2,950. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as THB 6,250.

THB 6,250
THB 4,600
THB 2,950
THB 1,300
    Cheapest
  • THB 6,250
    Jul
  • THB 3,490
    Aug
  • THB 2,950
    Sep
  • THB 3,400
    Oct
  • THB 3,980
    Nov
  • THB 3,210
    Dec
  • THB 3,090
    Jan
  • THB 3,750
    Feb
  • THB 3,370
    Mar
  • THB 3,590
    Apr
  • THB 3,570
    May
  • THB 3,500
    Jun

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, August is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average price of THB 7,540. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching THB 14,910.

THB 14,910
THB 11,225
THB 7,540
THB 3,855
    Cheapest
  • THB 8,680
    Jul
  • THB 7,540
    Aug
  • THB 7,640
    Sep
  • THB 8,050
    Oct
  • THB 9,000
    Nov
  • THB 11,940
    Dec
  • THB 7,760
    Jan
  • THB 9,990
    Feb
  • THB 9,450
    Mar
  • THB 8,660
    Apr
  • THB 13,470
    May
  • THB 14,910
    Jun

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.

THB 5,420
THB 4,980
THB 4,540
THB 4,100
    Cheapest
  • THB 5,340
    Mon
  • THB 5,030
    Tue
  • THB 4,540
    Wed
  • THB 4,820
    Thu
  • THB 5,420
    Fri
  • THB 5,130
    Sat
  • THB 5,220
    Sun

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

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Jetstar Airways
From THB 2,320
Virgin Australia
From THB 2,910
Qantas Airways
From THB 3,800
Air Niugini
From THB 15,930

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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. 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. JQ955

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    6:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 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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  4. VA1428

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 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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  6. JQ953

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    3h

    9:45 AM

    SYD

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

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price THB 2,100
Cheapest return ticket price THB 1,750

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 9 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around THB 4,260 in September, 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 THB 7,440 in July, 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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