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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from C$ 98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CNS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in May or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 190

One-way from

C$ 98

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 263

Good round-trip deal

C$ 257 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 113 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5-14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Wed 7/56:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 14/57:00 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/2C$ 190
Fri 17/102:40 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 24/105:45 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2C$ 253
Mon 21/41:20 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 29/46:35 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2C$ 398
Wed 16/46:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/45:20 p.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 517

Find flights from Sydney to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

6:10 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 14/5

7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

C$ 190

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

8:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

7:15 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

C$ 263

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/4

1:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

6:35 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

C$ 398

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

6:10 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 21/4

5:20 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 517

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

6:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 98

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

8:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 132

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

9:45 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 216

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

7:20 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 15m

C$ 925

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Cairns

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 82% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Wednesday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

    To fly from Sydney to Cairns, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Nonstop flights to Cairns from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 3h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 22 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 22 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at C$ 190. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 263 and C$ 398, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?

    C$ 98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from C$ 132 and C$ 216, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Cairns are ANA (100%), Etihad Airways (93%) and Qatar Airways (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Cairns? While on average our users pay C$ 204, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 95. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), is priced around C$ 251.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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