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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, May 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $134 $176
        24% off
        24% off
        $176 $134
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $141 $176
        20% off
        20% off
        $176 $141
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $150 $176
        15% off
        15% off
        $176 $150
      • SYD 10:30 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:40 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, May 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $151
        14% off
        $176 $151
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $152
        14% off
        $176 $152
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $152
        14% off
        $176 $152
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $153
        13% off
        $176 $153
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $153
        13% off
        $176 $153
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $153
        13% off
        $176 $153
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $76 $99
        23% off
        23% off
        $99 $76
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        $78 $99
        21% off
        21% off
        $99 $78
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $79 $99
        20% off
        20% off
        $99 $79
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $80
        19% off
        $99 $80
      • SYD 10:30 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:40 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $82
        17% off
        $99 $82
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $83
        16% off
        $99 $83
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $84
        15% off
        $99 $84
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        $86
        13% off
        $99 $86
      • SYD 3:10 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 15 | Virgin Australia
        $86
        13% off
        $99 $86
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns is September, with an average price of $89. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually April, with an average price of $187.

$187
$138
$89
$40
    Cheapest
  • $187
    Apr
  • $90
    May
  • $114
    Jun
  • $142
    Jul
  • $96
    Aug
  • $89
    Sep
  • $93
    Oct
  • $106
    Nov
  • $100
    Dec
  • $97
    Jan
  • $121
    Feb
  • $109
    Mar

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, August is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns, with an average price of $230. In contrast, April is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $351.

$351
$291
$230
$170
    Cheapest
  • $351
    Apr
  • $253
    May
  • $237
    Jun
  • $282
    Jul
  • $230
    Aug
  • $242
    Sep
  • $306
    Oct
  • $261
    Nov
  • $302
    Dec
  • $259
    Jan
  • $348
    Feb
  • $286
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns is Tuesday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

$175
$158
$141
$124
  • $170
    Mon
  • $141
    Tue
  • $145
    Wed
  • $158
    Thu
  • $175
    Fri
  • $151
    Sat
  • $153
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns

See which airlines fly from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns

Check the schedule for flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:30 PM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:35 PM

    CNS

    S M - W T - S
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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:25 PM

    SYD

    3h

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:20 AM

    SYD

    3h

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    11:45 AM

    SYD

    3h

    1:45 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA1423

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:10 PM

    SYD

    3h 15m

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S - - W T F S
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Flight Info of Flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns

Cheapest round-trip ticket price$134
Cheapest one-way flight price$78
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Flights

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

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