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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SGD 98 and round-trip from SGD 205. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 205 SGD 298
        31% off
        31% off
        SGD 298 SGD 205
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 210 SGD 298
        30% off
        30% off
        SGD 298 SGD 210
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 211 SGD 298
        28% off
        28% off
        SGD 298 SGD 211
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 212
        28% off
        SGD 298 SGD 212
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 220
        26% off
        SGD 298 SGD 220
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 09:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 220
        26% off
        SGD 298 SGD 220
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 228
        23% off
        SGD 298 SGD 228
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 233
        22% off
        SGD 298 SGD 233
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 233
        22% off
        SGD 298 SGD 233
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 234
        21% off
        SGD 298 SGD 234
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 12 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 234
        21% off
        SGD 298 SGD 234
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 235
        21% off
        SGD 298 SGD 235
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 98 SGD 169
        42% off
        42% off
        SGD 169 SGD 98
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 100 SGD 169
        41% off
        41% off
        SGD 169 SGD 100
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 105 SGD 169
        38% off
        38% off
        SGD 169 SGD 105
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 106
        37% off
        SGD 169 SGD 106
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 112
        34% off
        SGD 169 SGD 112
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 113
        33% off
        SGD 169 SGD 113
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 115
        32% off
        SGD 169 SGD 115
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 121
        28% off
        SGD 169 SGD 121
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Sep 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 123
        27% off
        SGD 169 SGD 123
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 124
        27% off
        SGD 169 SGD 124
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 128
        24% off
        SGD 169 SGD 128
      • CNS 19:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 28 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 133
        21% off
        SGD 169 SGD 133
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney 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 Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney 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 Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport are usually in September, with an average price of SGD 114. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach SGD 186.

SGD 186
SGD 150
SGD 114
SGD 78
    Cheapest
  • SGD 186
    Aug
  • SGD 114
    Sep
  • SGD 131
    Oct
  • SGD 153
    Nov
  • SGD 123
    Dec
  • SGD 119
    Jan
  • SGD 144
    Feb
  • SGD 129
    Mar
  • SGD 138
    Apr
  • SGD 137
    May
  • SGD 135
    Jun
  • SGD 134
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, July is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average price of SGD 260. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SGD 572.

SGD 572
SGD 416
SGD 260
SGD 104
    Cheapest
  • SGD 350
    Aug
  • SGD 293
    Sep
  • SGD 309
    Oct
  • SGD 346
    Nov
  • SGD 458
    Dec
  • SGD 298
    Jan
  • SGD 383
    Feb
  • SGD 363
    Mar
  • SGD 332
    Apr
  • SGD 517
    May
  • SGD 572
    Jun
  • SGD 260
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sydney 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 Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SGD 209
SGD 194
SGD 178
SGD 163
    Cheapest
  • SGD 209
    Mon
  • SGD 195
    Tue
  • SGD 178
    Wed
  • SGD 183
    Thu
  • SGD 202
    Fri
  • SGD 199
    Sat
  • SGD 202
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is Jetstar Airways (from SGD 98) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SGD 98
Virgin Australia
From SGD 133
Qantas Airways
From SGD 163

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  2. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    19:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - - T - S
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  3. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    18:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Sydney Airport

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

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SGD 98
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 205

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    It takes around 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Sydney Airport(syd).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • Tickets cost around SGD 180 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SGD 396 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Sydney Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 7512 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 38 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport operates around 171 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, IndiGo and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport takes about 2 hours 38 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is SGD 200. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 52 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Sydney 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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