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Flights from Cairns to Sydney Starting at €993

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      • CNS12:00
        37h 29m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Cathay Pacific
        €993€1,789
        45% OFF
        45% OFF
        €1,789€993

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €993 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        60h 29m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Cathay Pacific
        €1,075€1,789
        40% OFF
        40% OFF
        €1,789€1,075

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,075 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:10
        64h 19m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €1,187€1,789
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        €1,789€1,187

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,187 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        54h 9m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €1,196
        €1,196

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,196 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS15:45
        56h 44m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Virgin Australia
        €1,223
        €1,223

        Choose Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,223 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS10:55
        62h 34m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Virgin Australia
        €1,225
        €1,225

        Choose Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,225 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:35
        60h 54m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Qantas Airways
        €1,230
        €1,230

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,230 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        55h 9m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Fri, Feb 7|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        €1,273
        €1,273

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Fri, Feb 7, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,273 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS15:45
        57h 44m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Fri, Feb 7|Cairns - Sydney|Virgin Australia
        €1,370
        €1,370

        Choose Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns Airport on Fri, Feb 7, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,370 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:35
        59h 54m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Qantas Airways
        €1,488
        €1,488

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from €1,488 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        YQY02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 13|Cairns - Sydney|Cathay Pacific
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Cairns to Sydney flight time & flight schedules

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  1. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    09:00

    CNS

    2.9h

    12:55

    SYD

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  2. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  3. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  4. VA1416

    Virgin Australia

    10:55

    CNS

    3.0h

    14:55

    SYD

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  5. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  6. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  7. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:15

    HKG

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  8. CX828

    Cathay Pacific

    10:45

    HKG

    15.2h

    13:55

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  9. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  10. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:15

    HKG

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  11. CX826

    Cathay Pacific

    17:55

    HKG

    15.2h

    21:05

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  12. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  13. QF923

    Qantas Airways

    13:40

    CNS

    2.9h

    16:35

    SYD

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  14. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  15. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  16. VA1422

    Virgin Australia

    15:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    19:45

    SYD

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  17. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  18. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  19. QF925

    Qantas Airways

    17:25

    CNS

    2.9h

    20:20

    SYD

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  20. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  21. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  22. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    18:05

    CNS

    3.0h

    22:05

    SYD

    SMTWTF-
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  23. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  24. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (YQY) 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 (YQY) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €1,631.

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

    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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Flight Information from Cairns to Sydney

Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance15,981.21 km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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