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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
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        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €124 €164
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      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
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        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €125 €164
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      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
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        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €131 €164
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      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
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        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
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        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €131
        20% off
        €164 €131
      • SYD 17:05
        3h 10m
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        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
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        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €132
        20% off
        €164 €132
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
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        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €132
        20% off
        €164 €132
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
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        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €132
        20% off
        €164 €132
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
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        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €132
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        €164 €132
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
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        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €133
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        €164 €133
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
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        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €134
        18% off
        €164 €134
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €65 €82
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        €82 €65
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €66 €82
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        €82 €66
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
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        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €66 €82
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      • SYD 19:15
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €66
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      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €66
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      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €66
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      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
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        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €66
        20% off
        €82 €66
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €66
        20% off
        €82 €66
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €66
        20% off
        €82 €66
      • SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €67
        18% off
        €82 €67
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are usually in September, with an average price of €78. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach €116.

€116
€97
€78
€59
    Cheapest
  • €85
    Aug
  • €78
    Sep
  • €82
    Oct
  • €93
    Nov
  • €87
    Dec
  • €84
    Jan
  • €105
    Feb
  • €96
    Mar
  • €92
    Apr
  • €96
    May
  • €116
    Jun
  • €86
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of €202. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €358.

€358
€280
€202
€124
  • €202
    Aug
  • €211
    Sep
  • €268
    Oct
  • €228
    Nov
  • €264
    Dec
  • €226
    Jan
  • €304
    Feb
  • €250
    Mar
  • €284
    Apr
  • €268
    May
  • €358
    Jun
  • €269
    Jul

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 departure day from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€150
€138
€126
€114
    Cheapest
  • €150
    Mon
  • €127
    Tue
  • €126
    Wed
  • €140
    Thu
  • €147
    Fri
  • €135
    Sat
  • €136
    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 €63
Virgin Australia
From €89
Qantas Airways
From €131
Air Niugini
From €408
Air New Zealand
From €441

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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. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    10:25 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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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €65
Cheapest return ticket price €124

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 10 minutes to fly from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (syd) to Cairns Intl. Airport (cns).
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around €123 in September, 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 €150 in August, 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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