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Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PKR 18,605 and round-trip from PKR 39,000. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 39,000 PKR 66,595
        41% off
        41% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 39,000
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 40,415 PKR 66,595
        39% off
        39% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 40,415
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 41,039 PKR 66,595
        38% off
        38% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 41,039
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 45,243
        32% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 45,243
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,991
        28% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 46,991
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 48,448
        27% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 48,448
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 48,947
        27% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 48,947
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 50,446
        24% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 50,446
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 50,487
        24% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 50,487
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 51,486
        23% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 51,486
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 53,026
        20% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 53,026
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 53,276
        20% off
        PKR 66,595 PKR 53,276
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 18,605 PKR 37,513
        50% off
        50% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 18,605
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 18,813 PKR 37,513
        50% off
        50% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 18,813
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 23,642 PKR 37,513
        37% off
        37% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 23,642
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 23,975
        36% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 23,975
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,058
        36% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 24,058
      • CNS 09:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 13:10
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,432
        35% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 24,432
      • CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 09:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,973
        33% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 24,973
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 25,223
        33% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 25,223
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
        PKR 26,139
        30% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 26,139
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
        PKR 27,387
        27% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 27,387
      • CNS 19:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Sep 28 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 28,886
        23% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 28,886
      • CNS 18:10
        2h 55m
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 30,010
        20% off
        PKR 37,513 PKR 30,010
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of PKR 26,004. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach PKR 34,486.

PKR 34,486
PKR 30,245
PKR 26,004
PKR 21,763
    Cheapest
  • PKR 34,486
    Sep
  • PKR 28,608
    Oct
  • PKR 33,469
    Nov
  • PKR 26,967
    Dec
  • PKR 26,004
    Jan
  • PKR 31,510
    Feb
  • PKR 28,311
    Mar
  • PKR 30,215
    Apr
  • PKR 30,068
    May
  • PKR 29,460
    Jun
  • PKR 29,341
    Jul
  • PKR 31,955
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of PKR 57,119. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PKR 125,573.

PKR 125,573
PKR 91,346
PKR 57,119
PKR 22,892
    Cheapest
  • PKR 83,590
    Sep
  • PKR 67,800
    Oct
  • PKR 75,793
    Nov
  • PKR 100,564
    Dec
  • PKR 65,367
    Jan
  • PKR 84,097
    Feb
  • PKR 79,602
    Mar
  • PKR 72,894
    Apr
  • PKR 113,475
    May
  • PKR 125,573
    Jun
  • PKR 57,119
    Jul
  • PKR 101,742
    Aug

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

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

PKR 45,702
PKR 42,777
PKR 39,851
PKR 36,926
    Cheapest
  • PKR 45,702
    Mon
  • PKR 43,212
    Tue
  • PKR 39,851
    Wed
  • PKR 40,772
    Thu
  • PKR 44,242
    Fri
  • PKR 43,991
    Sat
  • PKR 45,096
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from PKR 20,770) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From PKR 20,770
Virgin Australia
From PKR 27,720
Qantas Airways
From PKR 41,497

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith 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. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    09:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ955

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    18:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1428

    Cairns Airport

    18:15

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:10

    SYD

    S - - W T F S
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  4. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

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

Flight distance1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket pricePKR 18,605
Cheapest return ticket pricePKR 39,000

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 2 hours 42 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 19:15, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PKR 65,971 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from PKR 18,605, and round-trip fares start from PKR 39,000. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Nov 21; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 33 minutes, and around 58 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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 Kingsford Smith Airport is PKR 43,890. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from PKR 18,605. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 39 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Kingsford Smith 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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