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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 €63 and round-trip from €132. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €132 €212
        38% off
        38% off
        €212 €132
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 11:25 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €133 €212
        37% off
        37% off
        €212 €133
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €133 €212
        37% off
        37% off
        €212 €133
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €133
        37% off
        €212 €133
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €133
        37% off
        €212 €133
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €142
        33% off
        €212 €142
      • CNS 3:45 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:45 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €151
        28% off
        €212 €151
      • CNS 5:35 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:35 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €151
        28% off
        €212 €151
      • CNS 3:45 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:45 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €152
        28% off
        €212 €152
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        26% off
        €212 €157
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        26% off
        €212 €157
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €159
        25% off
        €212 €159
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €63 €128
        51% off
        51% off
        €128 €63
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €68 €128
        47% off
        47% off
        €128 €68
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €73 €128
        43% off
        43% off
        €128 €73
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €79
        38% off
        €128 €79
      • CNS 10:55 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
        €81
        37% off
        €128 €81
      • CNS 5:35 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:35 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
        €84
        34% off
        €128 €84
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €86
        33% off
        €128 €86
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €87
        32% off
        €128 €87
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €87
        32% off
        €128 €87
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €88
        31% off
        €128 €88
      • CNS 5:35 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:35 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
        €91
        28% off
        €128 €91
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €96
        25% off
        €128 €96
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport 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 €84. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as €108.

€108
€96
€84
€72
    Cheapest
  • €97
    Oct
  • €108
    Nov
  • €87
    Dec
  • €84
    Jan
  • €101
    Feb
  • €91
    Mar
  • €97
    Apr
  • €97
    May
  • €95
    Jun
  • €94
    Jul
  • €103
    Aug
  • €92
    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 €183. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €402.

€402
€293
€183
€74
    Cheapest
  • €214
    Oct
  • €243
    Nov
  • €322
    Dec
  • €210
    Jan
  • €270
    Feb
  • €255
    Mar
  • €234
    Apr
  • €364
    May
  • €402
    Jun
  • €183
    Jul
  • €326
    Aug
  • €264
    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 Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€147
€139
€130
€122
    Cheapest
  • €147
    Mon
  • €140
    Tue
  • €130
    Wed
  • €132
    Thu
  • €143
    Fri
  • €141
    Sat
  • €146
    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 €67) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €67
Virgin Australia
From €85
Qantas Airways
From €137
Air Niugini
From €611

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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 - W T F S
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  3. VA1416

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    1:40 PM

    SYD

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

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    3h

    9:45 AM

    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 €63
Cheapest return ticket price €132

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 3 hours 7 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 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 19:15, with about 14 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 €216 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 €63, and round-trip fares start from €132. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; 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 43 minutes, and around 68 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 €209. 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 €63. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport operates around 68 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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