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Airlines Flying from Sydney to Cairns

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FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 331.

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

    It takes around 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS).

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

    • The distance from Cairns Intl. Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

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

    Airlines with flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS): Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

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Flight Information from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest one-way flight price NZD 92
Cheapest round-trip ticket price NZD 175
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,972.04 km
Average flight time 3 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

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