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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 DKK 483 and round-trip from DKK 985. 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
        DKK 985 DKK 1,248
        21% off
        21% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 985
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 987 DKK 1,248
        21% off
        21% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 987
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 992 DKK 1,248
        21% off
        21% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 992
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 993
        20% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 993
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 993
        20% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 993
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 993
        20% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 993
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 993
        20% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 993
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 993
        20% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 993
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,054
        16% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 1,054
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,127
        10% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 1,127
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,128
        10% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 1,128
      • CNS 15:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 19:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,135
        9% off
        DKK 1,248 DKK 1,135
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 483 DKK 773
        38% off
        38% off
        DKK 773 DKK 483
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 533 DKK 773
        31% off
        31% off
        DKK 773 DKK 533
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 548 DKK 773
        28% off
        28% off
        DKK 773 DKK 548
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 548
        28% off
        DKK 773 DKK 548
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 552
        28% off
        DKK 773 DKK 552
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 621
        20% off
        DKK 773 DKK 621
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 632
        18% off
        DKK 773 DKK 632
      • CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 632
        18% off
        DKK 773 DKK 632
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Australia
        DKK 634
        18% off
        DKK 773 DKK 634
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 677
        12% off
        DKK 773 DKK 677
      • CNS 17:35
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 21:35
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
        DKK 698
        10% off
        DKK 773 DKK 698
      • CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 703
        9% off
        DKK 773 DKK 703
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Oct 14 | 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 DKK 624. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach DKK 803.

DKK 803
DKK 714
DKK 624
DKK 535
    Cheapest
  • DKK 722
    Oct
  • DKK 803
    Nov
  • DKK 647
    Dec
  • DKK 624
    Jan
  • DKK 756
    Feb
  • DKK 680
    Mar
  • DKK 725
    Apr
  • DKK 722
    May
  • DKK 707
    Jun
  • DKK 704
    Jul
  • DKK 767
    Aug
  • DKK 683
    Sep

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 DKK 1,371. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching DKK 3,013.

DKK 3,013
DKK 2,192
DKK 1,371
DKK 550
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,601
    Oct
  • DKK 1,819
    Nov
  • DKK 2,413
    Dec
  • DKK 1,568
    Jan
  • DKK 2,018
    Feb
  • DKK 1,910
    Mar
  • DKK 1,749
    Apr
  • DKK 2,722
    May
  • DKK 3,013
    Jun
  • DKK 1,371
    Jul
  • DKK 2,441
    Aug
  • DKK 1,978
    Sep

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.

DKK 1,099
DKK 1,036
DKK 972
DKK 909
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,099
    Mon
  • DKK 1,045
    Tue
  • DKK 972
    Wed
  • DKK 983
    Thu
  • DKK 1,066
    Fri
  • DKK 1,056
    Sat
  • DKK 1,089
    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 DKK 532) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From DKK 532
Virgin Australia
From DKK 603
Qantas Airways
From DKK 733

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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. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    22:00

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  3. VA1416

    Cairns Airport

    11:10

    CNS

    2h 55m

    15:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    19:30

    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 distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price DKK 483
Cheapest return ticket price DKK 985

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 38 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 14 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 DKK 1,592 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 DKK 483, and round-trip fares start from DKK 985. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 11; 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 36 minutes, and around 67 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 DKK 1,264. 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 DKK 483. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 68 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. 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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