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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 | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $154 $177
        13% off
        13% off
        $177 $154
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $158 $177
        11% off
        11% off
        $177 $158
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $158 $177
        11% off
        11% off
        $177 $158
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $160
        10% off
        $177 $160
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $160
        10% off
        $177 $160
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $160
        10% off
        $177 $160
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $162
        8% off
        $177 $162
      • SYD 3:10 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 15 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 6:45 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD 9:45 AM
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $162
        8% off
        $177 $162
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 30 | Jetstar Airways
        $163
        8% off
        $177 $163
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        2h 55m
        Nonstop
        SYD 10:05 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $164
        7% off
        $177 $164
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SYD 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, May 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $75 $96
        22% off
        22% off
        $96 $75
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $76 $96
        21% off
        21% off
        $96 $76
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $80 $96
        17% off
        17% off
        $96 $80
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $82
        15% off
        $96 $82
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $83
        14% off
        $96 $83
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $87
        9% off
        $96 $87
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $87
        9% off
        $96 $87
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        $87
        9% off
        $96 $87
      • SYD 6:10 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:20 AM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $87
        9% off
        $96 $87
      • SYD 3:15 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $89
        7% off
        $96 $89
      • SYD 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, May 14 | 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 $89. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $143.

$143
$116
$89
$62
    Cheapest
  • $116
    May
  • $114
    Jun
  • $143
    Jul
  • $97
    Aug
  • $89
    Sep
  • $94
    Oct
  • $107
    Nov
  • $100
    Dec
  • $97
    Jan
  • $121
    Feb
  • $110
    Mar
  • $106
    Apr

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 $231. In contrast, February is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $349.

$349
$290
$231
$172
    Cheapest
  • $262
    May
  • $238
    Jun
  • $283
    Jul
  • $231
    Aug
  • $242
    Sep
  • $308
    Oct
  • $262
    Nov
  • $303
    Dec
  • $260
    Jan
  • $349
    Feb
  • $287
    Mar
  • $326
    Apr

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.

$173
$157
$141
$125
  • $168
    Mon
  • $141
    Tue
  • $143
    Wed
  • $158
    Thu
  • $173
    Fri
  • $149
    Sat
  • $151
    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 $75
Virgin Australia
From $93
Qantas Airways
From $151
Air New Zealand
From $479

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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. 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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  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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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$75
Cheapest return ticket price$154

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 $124 in August, 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 $277 in May, 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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