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Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 14,773 INR 16,926
        13% off
        13% off
        INR 16,926 INR 14,773
      • 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
        INR 14,914 INR 16,926
        12% off
        12% off
        INR 16,926 INR 14,914
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,054 INR 16,926
        11% off
        11% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,054
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,222
        10% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,222
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,376
        9% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,376
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,503
        8% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,503
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,601
        8% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,601
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,671
        7% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,671
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,741
        7% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,741
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 15,741
        7% off
        INR 16,926 INR 15,741
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, May 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,029 INR 8,856
        21% off
        21% off
        INR 8,856 INR 7,029
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,127 INR 8,856
        20% off
        20% off
        INR 8,856 INR 7,127
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,141 INR 8,856
        19% off
        19% off
        INR 8,856 INR 7,141
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,282
        18% off
        INR 8,856 INR 7,282
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,632
        14% off
        INR 8,856 INR 7,632
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,773
        12% off
        INR 8,856 INR 7,773
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,208
        7% off
        INR 8,856 INR 8,208
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,208
        7% off
        INR 8,856 INR 8,208
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,236
        7% off
        INR 8,856 INR 8,236
      • CNS 7:15 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:10 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 29 | Virgin Australia
        INR 8,236
        7% off
        INR 8,856 INR 8,236
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 14 | 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 INR 8,373. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as INR 11,451.

INR 11,451
INR 9,912
INR 8,373
INR 6,834
    Cheapest
  • INR 11,451
    May
  • INR 8,690
    Jun
  • INR 10,848
    Jul
  • INR 9,906
    Aug
  • INR 8,373
    Sep
  • INR 9,643
    Oct
  • INR 11,281
    Nov
  • INR 9,090
    Dec
  • INR 8,766
    Jan
  • INR 10,621
    Feb
  • INR 9,543
    Mar
  • INR 10,185
    Apr

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.

INR 15,384
INR 13,934
INR 12,483
INR 11,033
    Cheapest
  • INR 14,982
    Mon
  • INR 13,811
    Tue
  • INR 12,483
    Wed
  • INR 13,152
    Thu
  • INR 15,384
    Fri
  • INR 14,208
    Sat
  • INR 14,758
    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 INR 6,889
Virgin Australia
From INR 8,236
Qantas Airways
From INR 10,382
Air Niugini
From INR 46,199

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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

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S - T W T F S
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  2. 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 distance1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceINR 7,029
Cheapest return ticket priceINR 14,773

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 8 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around INR 11,490 in August, 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 INR 17,719 in May, 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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