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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 NZD 124 and round-trip from NZD 262. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 262 NZD 423
        38% off
        38% off
        NZD 423 NZD 262
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 264 NZD 423
        38% off
        38% off
        NZD 423 NZD 264
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 265 NZD 423
        37% off
        37% off
        NZD 423 NZD 265
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 265
        37% off
        NZD 423 NZD 265
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 265
        37% off
        NZD 423 NZD 265
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 284
        33% off
        NZD 423 NZD 284
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 300
        28% off
        NZD 423 NZD 300
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 300
        28% off
        NZD 423 NZD 300
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 302
        28% off
        NZD 423 NZD 302
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 312
        26% off
        NZD 423 NZD 312
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 313
        26% off
        NZD 423 NZD 313
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 317
        25% off
        NZD 423 NZD 317
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 124 NZD 255
        51% off
        51% off
        NZD 255 NZD 124
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 134 NZD 255
        47% off
        47% off
        NZD 255 NZD 134
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 146 NZD 255
        43% off
        43% off
        NZD 255 NZD 146
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 158
        38% off
        NZD 255 NZD 158
      • CNS 10:55
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 14:55
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 161
        37% off
        NZD 255 NZD 161
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 167
        35% off
        NZD 255 NZD 167
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 171
        33% off
        NZD 255 NZD 171
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 172
        33% off
        NZD 255 NZD 172
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 172
        33% off
        NZD 255 NZD 172
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 175
        31% off
        NZD 255 NZD 175
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 181
        28% off
        NZD 255 NZD 181
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 191
        25% off
        NZD 255 NZD 191
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | 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 NZD 167. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach NZD 214.

NZD 214
NZD 191
NZD 167
NZD 144
    Cheapest
  • NZD 192
    Oct
  • NZD 214
    Nov
  • NZD 173
    Dec
  • NZD 167
    Jan
  • NZD 202
    Feb
  • NZD 181
    Mar
  • NZD 193
    Apr
  • NZD 192
    May
  • NZD 189
    Jun
  • NZD 188
    Jul
  • NZD 204
    Aug
  • NZD 182
    Sep

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 NZD 365. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 802.

NZD 802
NZD 584
NZD 365
NZD 147
    Cheapest
  • NZD 427
    Oct
  • NZD 484
    Nov
  • NZD 643
    Dec
  • NZD 418
    Jan
  • NZD 537
    Feb
  • NZD 509
    Mar
  • NZD 466
    Apr
  • NZD 725
    May
  • NZD 802
    Jun
  • NZD 365
    Jul
  • NZD 650
    Aug
  • NZD 527
    Sep

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.

NZD 293
NZD 276
NZD 259
NZD 242
    Cheapest
  • NZD 293
    Mon
  • NZD 279
    Tue
  • NZD 259
    Wed
  • NZD 262
    Thu
  • NZD 284
    Fri
  • NZD 281
    Sat
  • NZD 290
    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 NZD 133) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 133
Virgin Australia
From NZD 169
Qantas Airways
From NZD 272
Air Niugini
From NZD 1,219

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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. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T 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 - W T F S
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  3. VA1416

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    1:40 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ953

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    CNS

    3h

    9:45 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA1422

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    7:30 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 distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 124
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 262

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 3 hours 7 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 14 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 NZD 430 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport currently start from NZD 124, and round-trip fares start from NZD 262. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 43 minutes, and around 68 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is NZD 417. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from NZD 124. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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