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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $88 and round-trip from $177. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 11:25 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $177 $267
      34% off
      34% off
      $267 $177
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $178 $267
      33% off
      33% off
      $267 $178
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $178 $267
      33% off
      33% off
      $267 $178
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $178
      33% off
      $267 $178
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $178
      33% off
      $267 $178
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $178
      33% off
      $267 $178
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $180
      33% off
      $267 $180
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:05 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:05 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $180
      33% off
      $267 $180
    • SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:40 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      SYD 10:40 AM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      $181
      32% off
      $267 $181
    • SYD 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SYD 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $208
      57% off
      57% off
      $208 $88
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $89 $143
      38% off
      38% off
      $143 $89
    • SYD 11:25 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $89 $143
      38% off
      38% off
      $143 $89
    • SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $89
      56% off
      $208 $89
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      56% off
      $208 $92
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      56% off
      $208 $92
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $94
      55% off
      $208 $94
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $208
      57% off
      57% off
      $208 $88
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $89 $143
      38% off
      38% off
      $143 $89
    • SYD 11:25 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $89 $143
      38% off
      38% off
      $143 $89
    • SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $89
      56% off
      $208 $89
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      56% off
      $208 $92
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      56% off
      $208 $92
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $94
      55% off
      $208 $94
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $964
      91% off
      91% off
      $964 $88
    • SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $89 $964
      91% off
      91% off
      $964 $89
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $92 $964
      90% off
      90% off
      $964 $92
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      90% off
      $964 $92
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $94
      90% off
      $964 $94
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      90% off
      $964 $96
    • SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $97
      90% off
      $964 $97
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $98
      90% off
      $964 $98
    • SYD 8:30 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:35 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $98
      90% off
      $964 $98
    • SYD 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $141 $1,393
      90% off
      90% off
      $1,393 $141
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $209 $1,393
      85% off
      85% off
      $1,393 $209
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $209 $1,393
      85% off
      85% off
      $1,393 $209
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $254
      82% off
      $1,393 $254
    • SYD 3:25 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $264
      81% off
      $1,393 $264
    • SYD 8:10 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:15 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
      $271
      81% off
      $1,393 $271
    • SYD 2:40 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:45 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      $271
      81% off
      $1,393 $271
    • SYD 11:25 AM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:30 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $292
      79% off
      $1,393 $292
    • SYD 2:40 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:45 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
      $302
      78% off
      $1,393 $302
    • SYD 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $208
      57% off
      57% off
      $208 $88
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $89 $143
      38% off
      38% off
      $143 $89
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $94 $208
      55% off
      55% off
      $208 $94
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $96
      33% off
      $143 $96
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $97
      32% off
      $143 $97
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $98
      31% off
      $143 $98
    • SYD 6:20 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $147
      28% off
      $208 $147
    • SYD 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | 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 $94. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $136.

$136
$115
$94
$73
    Cheapest
  • $110
    Nov
  • $102
    Dec
  • $99
    Jan
  • $123
    Feb
  • $112
    Mar
  • $108
    Apr
  • $112
    May
  • $136
    Jun
  • $100
    Jul
  • $104
    Aug
  • $94
    Sep
  • $105
    Oct

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, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of $264. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $418.

$418
$341
$264
$187
    Cheapest
  • $269
    Nov
  • $308
    Dec
  • $264
    Jan
  • $356
    Feb
  • $292
    Mar
  • $332
    Apr
  • $314
    May
  • $418
    Jun
  • $314
    Jul
  • $304
    Aug
  • $351
    Sep
  • $355
    Oct

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 Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$175
$163
$150
$138
  • $175
    Mon
  • $150
    Tue
  • $151
    Wed
  • $172
    Thu
  • $167
    Fri
  • $162
    Sat
  • $169
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $89) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $89
Virgin Australia
From $97
Qantas Airways
From $134
Air Niugini
From $518

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What is the 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

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    10:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    1:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S - - - - - -
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  4. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  5. VA1421

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    2:40 PM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    4:45 PM

    CNS

    - - - W T - S
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  6. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA1419

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    12:50 PM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    2:55 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $88
Cheapest return ticket price $177

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

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

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 40 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 20:15, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 $233 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $89, and round-trip fares start from $177. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 39 minutes, and around 50 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is $186. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $89. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 54 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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