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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • CNS12:00
        37h 29m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Thu, Feb 20|Cathay Pacific
        NZD 1,819NZD 3,144
        42% OFF
        42% OFF
        NZD 3,144NZD 1,819

        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 NZD 1,819 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        60h 29m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Sat, Mar 8|Cathay Pacific
        NZD 1,969NZD 3,144
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        NZD 3,144NZD 1,969

        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 NZD 1,969 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:10
        64h 19m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Thu, Feb 20|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 2,176NZD 3,144
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        NZD 3,144NZD 2,176

        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 NZD 2,176 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        54h 9m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Sat, Mar 8|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 2,192
        NZD 2,192

        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 NZD 2,192 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS15:45
        56h 44m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Sat, Mar 8|Virgin Australia
        NZD 2,241
        NZD 2,241

        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 NZD 2,241 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS10:55
        62h 34m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Thu, Feb 20|Virgin Australia
        NZD 2,244
        NZD 2,244

        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 NZD 2,244 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:35
        60h 54m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Thu, Feb 20|Qantas Airways
        NZD 2,255
        NZD 2,255

        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 NZD 2,255 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:35
        59h 54m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Sat, Mar 8|Qantas Airways
        NZD 2,726
        NZD 2,726

        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 NZD 2,726 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        60h 28m
        2 stops
        YQY11:28
        Cairns - Sydney|Wed, Apr 16|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 2,754
        NZD 2,754

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Apr 16, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,754 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:10
        63h 19m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Cairns - Sydney|Thu, Mar 20|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 2,918
        NZD 2,918

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,918 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        YQY02:00 pm
        Cairns - Sydney|Mon, Feb 17|Cathay Pacific
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Airports in Cairns

  • 0.57 km from central Cairns
    Cairns Airport
    Tickets From
    NZD 1,818

Flight Schedule from Cairns to Sydney Airport

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Arrival
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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

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  3. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  4. VA1416

    Virgin Australia

    10:55

    CNS

    4.0h

    14:55

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  5. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

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  6. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

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  7. JQ025

    Jetstar Airways

    11:35

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:55

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  8. AC002

    Air Canada

    18:10

    HND

    12.4h

    17:35

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  9. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

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  10. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:15

    HKG

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  11. CX828

    Cathay Pacific

    10:45

    HKG

    15.2h

    13:55

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  12. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  13. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:15

    HKG

    -M-W-F-
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  14. CX826

    Cathay Pacific

    17:55

    HKG

    15.2h

    21:05

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  15. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  16. QF923

    Qantas Airways

    13:40

    CNS

    2.9h

    16:35

    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. VA1422

    Virgin Australia

    15:45

    CNS

    4.0h

    19:45

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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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. QF925

    Qantas Airways

    17:25

    CNS

    2.9h

    20:20

    SYD

    ---W-F-
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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

  25. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    18:05

    CNS

    3.0h

    22:05

    SYD

    SMTWTF-
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  26. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  27. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS
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Flight Info of Flights from Cairns to Sydney Airport

Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember

FAQs for Cairns to Sydney Airport Flights

  • 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 NZD 2,989.

  • 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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