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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        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
        MYR 557 MYR 695
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        MYR 695 MYR 557
      • 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
        MYR 590 MYR 695
        15% off
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        MYR 695 MYR 590
      • 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 | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 597 MYR 695
        14% off
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        MYR 695 MYR 597
      • 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
        MYR 597
        14% off
        MYR 695 MYR 597
      • 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
        MYR 598
        14% off
        MYR 695 MYR 598
      • 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
        MYR 600
        14% off
        MYR 695 MYR 600
      • 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
        MYR 601
        14% off
        MYR 695 MYR 601
      • 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
        MYR 601
        14% off
        MYR 695 MYR 601
      • 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
        MYR 601
        14% off
        MYR 695 MYR 601
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 604
        13% off
        MYR 695 MYR 604
      • 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 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 279 MYR 374
        25% off
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        MYR 374 MYR 279
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 281 MYR 374
        25% off
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        MYR 374 MYR 281
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 311 MYR 374
        17% off
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        MYR 374 MYR 311
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 313
        16% off
        MYR 374 MYR 313
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 316
        16% off
        MYR 374 MYR 316
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 319
        15% off
        MYR 374 MYR 319
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 320
        14% off
        MYR 374 MYR 320
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Apr 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 323
        14% off
        MYR 374 MYR 323
      • SYD 10:30 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:40 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 323
        14% off
        MYR 374 MYR 323
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 325
        13% off
        MYR 374 MYR 325
      • 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 Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of MYR 351. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as MYR 739.

MYR 739
MYR 545
MYR 351
MYR 157
    Cheapest
  • MYR 739
    Apr
  • MYR 354
    May
  • MYR 448
    Jun
  • MYR 561
    Jul
  • MYR 379
    Aug
  • MYR 351
    Sep
  • MYR 368
    Oct
  • MYR 419
    Nov
  • MYR 392
    Dec
  • MYR 380
    Jan
  • MYR 475
    Feb
  • MYR 430
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of MYR 907. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching MYR 1,384.

MYR 1,384
MYR 1,146
MYR 907
MYR 669
    Cheapest
  • MYR 1,384
    Apr
  • MYR 996
    May
  • MYR 934
    Jun
  • MYR 1,111
    Jul
  • MYR 907
    Aug
  • MYR 953
    Sep
  • MYR 1,209
    Oct
  • MYR 1,028
    Nov
  • MYR 1,191
    Dec
  • MYR 1,021
    Jan
  • MYR 1,374
    Feb
  • MYR 1,129
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Tuesday, 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.

MYR 690
MYR 623
MYR 555
MYR 488
  • MYR 672
    Mon
  • MYR 555
    Tue
  • MYR 571
    Wed
  • MYR 622
    Thu
  • MYR 690
    Fri
  • MYR 595
    Sat
  • MYR 602
    Sun

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

See which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From MYR 279
Virgin Australia
From MYR 332
Qantas Airways
From MYR 415
Air New Zealand
From MYR 1,820
Air Niugini
From MYR 1,851

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Flight Schedule from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Sydney to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 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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  2. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:30 PM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:35 PM

    CNS

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

Flight distance1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceMYR 279
Cheapest return ticket priceMYR 557

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

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

    It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (syd) to Cairns Intl. Airport (cns).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around MYR 503 in April, making it the cheapest month to book. Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around MYR 702 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 06:10 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 08:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 20:45 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 22:50.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.

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