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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
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        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $151 $182
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        $182 $151
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $157 $182
        14% off
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        $182 $157
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $164 $182
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        $182 $164
      • SYD 5:05 PM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
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        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $164
        10% off
        $182 $164
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $164
        10% off
        $182 $164
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
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        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $166
        9% off
        $182 $166
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
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        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $167
        8% off
        $182 $167
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
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        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $169
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        $182 $169
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
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        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $169
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        $182 $169
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
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        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $169
        7% off
        $182 $169
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jul 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $70 $83
        16% off
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        $83 $70
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $74 $83
        11% off
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        $83 $74
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $74 $83
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        $83 $74
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
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        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $75
        10% off
        $83 $75
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $75
        10% off
        $83 $75
      • SYD 5:05 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $75
        10% off
        $83 $75
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $75
        10% off
        $83 $75
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $75
        10% off
        $83 $75
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $76
        8% off
        $83 $76
      • SYD 7:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $77
        7% off
        $83 $77
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
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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 $90. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $134.

$134
$112
$90
$68
    Cheapest
  • $115
    Jul
  • $97
    Aug
  • $90
    Sep
  • $94
    Oct
  • $107
    Nov
  • $100
    Dec
  • $97
    Jan
  • $121
    Feb
  • $110
    Mar
  • $106
    Apr
  • $110
    May
  • $134
    Jun

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 $232. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $412.

$412
$322
$232
$142
    Cheapest
  • $254
    Jul
  • $232
    Aug
  • $243
    Sep
  • $308
    Oct
  • $262
    Nov
  • $304
    Dec
  • $261
    Jan
  • $350
    Feb
  • $288
    Mar
  • $327
    Apr
  • $309
    May
  • $412
    Jun

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 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.

$174
$160
$145
$131
    Cheapest
  • $174
    Mon
  • $147
    Tue
  • $145
    Wed
  • $161
    Thu
  • $171
    Fri
  • $156
    Sat
  • $159
    Sun

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

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Jetstar Airways
From $74
Virgin Australia
From $92
Qantas Airways
From $107
Air New Zealand
From $550

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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    4:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    7:25 PM

    CNS

    - - - - T - -
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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 F S
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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $70
Cheapest return ticket price $151

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 9 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around $129 in July, 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 $152 in October, 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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