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Flights from Cairns to Sydney Starting at €56

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD10:40
        Sun, Feb 16|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €56€77
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        €77€56

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €56 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD10:40
        Mon, Mar 10|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €56€77
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        €77€56

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €56 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD10:40
        Tue, Mar 18|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €56€77
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        €77€56

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €56 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD22:20
        Wed, Mar 12|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €56
        €56

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €56 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD10:40
        Sun, Mar 2|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €57
        €57

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €57 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD10:40
        Wed, Mar 5|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €57
        €57

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €57 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD22:20
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €57
        €57

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €57 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD22:20
        Sat, Mar 22|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €57
        €57

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 22, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €57 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:40
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD10:40
        Tue, Mar 25|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €57
        €57

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €57 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        3h
        Nonstop
        SYD22:20
        Fri, Mar 14|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €57
        €57

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Fri, Mar 14, arriving at Kingsford Smith Airport. One-way Prices start from €57 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SYD02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
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Cairns to Sydney flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ951

    Jetstar Airways

    06:40

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    10:40

    SYD

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  2. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    09:00

    CNS

    2.9h

    Nonstop

    12:55

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  3. VA1422

    Virgin Australia

    15:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    19:45

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  4. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    18:05

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    22:05

    SYD

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Sydney based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €203.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Sydney?

    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)?

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Flight Information from Cairns to Sydney

Cheapest nonstop flight price€56
Cheapest round-trip ticket price€100
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance1,972.04 km
Average flight time2 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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