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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 $73 and round-trip from $150. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $150 $242
        38% off
        38% off
        $242 $150
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $155 $242
        36% off
        36% off
        $242 $155
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $155 $242
        36% off
        36% off
        $242 $155
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 3:55 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $156
        36% off
        $242 $156
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $158
        35% off
        $242 $158
      • SYD 11:25 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 1:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $159
        34% off
        $242 $159
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $160
        34% off
        $242 $160
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $163
        33% off
        $242 $163
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $174
        28% off
        $242 $174
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $177
        27% off
        $242 $177
      • SYD 2:40 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:45 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 3:55 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:50 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $179
        26% off
        $242 $179
      • SYD 12:50 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:55 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:05 PM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $179
        26% off
        $242 $179
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $73 $132
        45% off
        45% off
        $132 $73
      • SYD 3:25 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:30 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $82 $132
        38% off
        38% off
        $132 $82
      • SYD 12:50 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:55 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        $87 $132
        34% off
        34% off
        $132 $87
      • SYD 12:50 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:55 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
        $87
        34% off
        $132 $87
      • SYD 6:05 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $88
        33% off
        $132 $88
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $91
        31% off
        $132 $91
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $92
        30% off
        $132 $92
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $92
        30% off
        $132 $92
      • SYD 2:40 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:45 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
        $94
        28% off
        $132 $94
      • SYD 8:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $94
        28% off
        $132 $94
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $96
        27% off
        $132 $96
      • SYD 6:20 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $97
        27% off
        $132 $97
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 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 $135.

$135
$115
$94
$74
    Cheapest
  • $100
    Oct
  • $108
    Nov
  • $101
    Dec
  • $98
    Jan
  • $123
    Feb
  • $111
    Mar
  • $108
    Apr
  • $112
    May
  • $135
    Jun
  • $100
    Jul
  • $104
    Aug
  • $94
    Sep

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 $417.

$417
$341
$264
$188
    Cheapest
  • $273
    Oct
  • $265
    Nov
  • $308
    Dec
  • $264
    Jan
  • $355
    Feb
  • $292
    Mar
  • $331
    Apr
  • $313
    May
  • $417
    Jun
  • $313
    Jul
  • $303
    Aug
  • $350
    Sep

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.

$172
$160
$148
$136
  • $172
    Mon
  • $148
    Tue
  • $150
    Wed
  • $170
    Thu
  • $167
    Fri
  • $160
    Sat
  • $164
    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 $73) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $73
Virgin Australia
From $87
Qantas Airways
From $111
Air Niugini
From $532

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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. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M - - T F S
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  4. 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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  5. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 15m

    10:25 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    4:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    7:25 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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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 $73
Cheapest return ticket price $150

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 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 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 12 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 $205 in January, 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 $73, and round-trip fares start from $150. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; 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 40 minutes, and around 67 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 $158. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $73. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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