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Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €72 and round-trip from €163. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €163 €203
        20% off
        20% off
        €203 €163
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €163 €203
        20% off
        20% off
        €203 €163
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €164 €203
        19% off
        19% off
        €203 €164
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €167
        18% off
        €203 €167
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €167
        18% off
        €203 €167
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €167
        18% off
        €203 €167
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €170
        16% off
        €203 €170
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 17:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €171
        16% off
        €203 €171
      • CNS 18:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €173
        15% off
        €203 €173
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €174
        14% off
        €203 €174
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €175
        14% off
        €203 €175
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €176
        13% off
        €203 €176
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €72 €110
        35% off
        35% off
        €110 €72
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €75 €110
        32% off
        32% off
        €110 €75
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €82 €110
        25% off
        25% off
        €110 €82
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €89
        19% off
        €110 €89
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €89
        19% off
        €110 €89
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €89
        19% off
        €110 €89
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Virgin Australia
        €92
        16% off
        €110 €92
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        €94
        15% off
        €110 €94
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
        €94
        15% off
        €110 €94
      • CNS 18:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        €95
        14% off
        €110 €95
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €95
        14% off
        €110 €95
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Virgin Australia
        €95
        14% off
        €110 €95
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport are usually in January, with an average price of €82. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach €105.

€105
€94
€82
€71
    Cheapest
  • €101
    Sep
  • €90
    Oct
  • €105
    Nov
  • €85
    Dec
  • €82
    Jan
  • €99
    Feb
  • €89
    Mar
  • €95
    Apr
  • €94
    May
  • €92
    Jun
  • €92
    Jul
  • €100
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average price of €179. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €392.

€392
€286
€179
€73
    Cheapest
  • €242
    Sep
  • €212
    Oct
  • €237
    Nov
  • €314
    Dec
  • €205
    Jan
  • €263
    Feb
  • €249
    Mar
  • €228
    Apr
  • €355
    May
  • €392
    Jun
  • €179
    Jul
  • €318
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 departure day from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€144
€134
€124
€114
    Cheapest
  • €144
    Mon
  • €135
    Tue
  • €124
    Wed
  • €127
    Thu
  • €139
    Fri
  • €138
    Sat
  • €141
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 €88
Qantas Airways
From €142
Air Niugini
From €418

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1428

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:15 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S - - W T F S
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  2. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:40 AM

    CNS

    3h

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ953

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

Learn about Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€72
Cheapest return ticket price€163

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

    Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 42 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 38 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €190 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 06:40 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 10:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 18:05 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 22:05.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 36 minutes, and around 52 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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