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Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 3,666 and round-trip from TRY 7,353. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 7,353 TRY 12,095
        39% off
        39% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 7,353
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 7,382 TRY 12,095
        39% off
        39% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 7,382
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 7,624 TRY 12,095
        37% off
        37% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 7,624
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,080
        33% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,080
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,543
        28% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,543
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,543
        28% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,543
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,550
        28% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,550
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,645
        28% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,645
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,778
        27% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,778
      • SYD 08:10
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 10:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,814
        27% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,814
      • SYD 12:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 14:55
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,814
        27% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,814
      • SYD 14:40
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 16:45
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 8,829
        27% off
        TRY 12,095 TRY 8,829
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,666 TRY 5,685
        36% off
        36% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 3,666
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,666 TRY 5,685
        36% off
        36% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 3,666
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,724 TRY 5,685
        34% off
        34% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 3,724
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,798
        33% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 3,798
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,798
        33% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 3,798
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 3,908
        31% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 3,908
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 4,018
        28% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 4,018
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 4,033
        28% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 4,033
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 4,077
        28% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 4,077
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 4,121
        28% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 4,121
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 4,136
        27% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 4,136
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 4,150
        27% off
        TRY 5,685 TRY 4,150
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns 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 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 TRY 4,601. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach TRY 6,632.

TRY 6,632
TRY 5,617
TRY 4,601
TRY 3,586
    Cheapest
  • TRY 4,654
    Oct
  • TRY 5,305
    Nov
  • TRY 4,961
    Dec
  • TRY 4,810
    Jan
  • TRY 6,015
    Feb
  • TRY 5,446
    Mar
  • TRY 5,264
    Apr
  • TRY 5,468
    May
  • TRY 6,632
    Jun
  • TRY 4,902
    Jul
  • TRY 5,093
    Aug
  • TRY 4,601
    Sep

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, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of TRY 12,940. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching TRY 20,466.

TRY 20,466
TRY 16,703
TRY 12,940
TRY 9,177
    Cheapest
  • TRY 15,190
    Oct
  • TRY 13,027
    Nov
  • TRY 15,097
    Dec
  • TRY 12,940
    Jan
  • TRY 17,412
    Feb
  • TRY 14,308
    Mar
  • TRY 16,267
    Apr
  • TRY 15,355
    May
  • TRY 20,466
    Jun
  • TRY 15,376
    Jul
  • TRY 14,882
    Aug
  • TRY 17,204
    Sep

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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

TRY 8,776
TRY 8,023
TRY 7,269
TRY 6,516
  • TRY 8,776
    Mon
  • TRY 7,269
    Tue
  • TRY 7,380
    Wed
  • TRY 8,344
    Thu
  • TRY 8,200
    Fri
  • TRY 7,792
    Sat
  • TRY 8,046
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from TRY 3,688) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From TRY 3,688
Virgin Australia
From TRY 4,833
Qantas Airways
From TRY 7,353

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What is the 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. 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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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    10:30 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    1:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 15m

    10:25 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 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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  6. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    4:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    7:25 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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About Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Flight distance 1,974.6 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 3,666
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 7,353

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

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

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 18 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 12 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 TRY 8,734 in December, 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.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from TRY 3,666, and round-trip fares start from TRY 7,353. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 66 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 Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is TRY 9,073. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from TRY 3,666. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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