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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 5:45 AM2h 55mNonstopSYD 8:40 AMCairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways$128 $58978% OFF78% OFF$589 $128 -
SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 5:45 AM2h 55mNonstopSYD 8:40 AMCairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways$134 $58977% OFF77% OFF$589 $134
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Sat, Jul 19 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 5:45 AM2h 55mNonstopSYD 8:40 AMCairns - Sydney | Wed, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways$136 $58977% OFF77% OFF$589 $136
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Sat, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 5:45 AM2h 55mNonstopSYD 8:40 AMCairns - Sydney | Wed, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways$14176% OFF$589 $141
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Wed, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 6:45 AM3hNonstopSYD 9:45 AMCairns - Sydney | Sun, Jun 29 | Jetstar Airways$14376% OFF$589 $143
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Sat, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 6:45 AM3hNonstopSYD 9:45 AMCairns - Sydney | Wed, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways$14376% OFF$589 $143
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SYD 3:10 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 6:15 PMSydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 7:15 PM2h 55mNonstopSYD 10:10 PMCairns - Sydney | Fri, Jun 27 | Virgin Australia$22762% OFF$589 $227
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SYD 8:10 AM3h 15mNonstopCNS 11:25 AMSydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 20 | Virgin Australia
CNS 7:15 PM2h 55mNonstopSYD 10:10 PMCairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 23 | Virgin Australia$33643% OFF$589 $336 -
SYD 6:10 AM3h 5mNonstopCNS 9:15 AMSydney - Cairns | Fri, Jun 20 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 7:15 PM2h 55mNonstopSYD 10:10 PMCairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 23 | Virgin Australia$34941% OFF$589 $349
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 7:00 PM2h 55mNonstopSYD 9:55 PMCairns - Sydney | Tue, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways$43027% OFF$589 $430
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SYD 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopsCNS Invalid DateSydney - Cairns | Sat, Jun 21 | Normal Airline
CNS 3:00 PM6hNonstopSYD 4:00 PMCairns - Sydney | Mon, Jun 23 | Normal AirlineFind More FlightsFind More Flights
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Cheapest nonstop
SYD 3:10 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 6:15 PMSydney - Cairns | Fri, Jul 18 | Jetstar Airways$63 $20269% OFF69% OFF$202 $63
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SYD 6:10 AM3h 5mNonstopCNS 9:15 AMSydney - Cairns | Sun, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways$63 $20269% OFF69% OFF$202 $63
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways$66 $20267% OFF67% OFF$202 $66
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SYD 6:10 AM3h 5mNonstopCNS 9:15 AMSydney - Cairns | Tue, Jul 22 | Jetstar Airways$6667% OFF$202 $66
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SYD 6:10 AM3h 5mNonstopCNS 9:15 AMSydney - Cairns | Wed, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways$6767% OFF$202 $67
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Tue, Jun 24 | Jetstar Airways$7065% OFF$202 $70
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Thu, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways$7165% OFF$202 $71
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Sat, Jun 21 | Jetstar Airways$7662% OFF$202 $76
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SYD 7:45 PM3h 5mNonstopCNS 10:50 PMSydney - Cairns | Mon, Jun 23 | Jetstar Airways$8160% OFF$202 $81
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SYD 6:10 AM3h 5mNonstopCNS 9:15 AMSydney - Cairns | Thu, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways$14727% OFF$202 $147
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SYD 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopsCNS Invalid DateSydney - Cairns | Sat, Jun 21 | Normal AirlineFind More FlightsFind More Flights
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Flight Info | Sydney to Cairns
| Cheapest one-way flight price | $62 |
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| Cheapest round-trip ticket price | $127 |
| Off-season for travel | May |
| Peak season for travel | March |
| Flight distance | 1,972.04 km |
| Average flight time | 3 hours 7 minutes |
| Popular airline | Virgin Australia |
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When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. -
How much do flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $192. -
How long does it take to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) and what is the distance?
It takes around 3 hours 7 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). -
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)?
Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS): Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air India and United Airlines.
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