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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 316 and round-trip from AED 584. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in September, with an average price of AED 347. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach AED 499.

AED 499
AED 423
AED 347
AED 271
    Cheapest
  • AED 403
    Nov
  • AED 374
    Dec
  • AED 362
    Jan
  • AED 453
    Feb
  • AED 410
    Mar
  • AED 396
    Apr
  • AED 412
    May
  • AED 499
    Jun
  • AED 369
    Jul
  • AED 384
    Aug
  • AED 347
    Sep
  • AED 388
    Oct

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of AED 974. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching AED 1,540.

AED 1,540
AED 1,257
AED 974
AED 691
    Cheapest
  • AED 989
    Nov
  • AED 1,136
    Dec
  • AED 974
    Jan
  • AED 1,310
    Feb
  • AED 1,077
    Mar
  • AED 1,224
    Apr
  • AED 1,155
    May
  • AED 1,540
    Jun
  • AED 1,157
    Jul
  • AED 1,120
    Aug
  • AED 1,294
    Sep
  • AED 1,309
    Oct

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

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

AED 638
AED 594
AED 550
AED 506
  • AED 638
    Mon
  • AED 550
    Tue
  • AED 554
    Wed
  • AED 631
    Thu
  • AED 610
    Fri
  • AED 592
    Sat
  • AED 617
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AED 316) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AED 316
Virgin Australia
From AED 319
Qantas Airways
From AED 423

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What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ950

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1419

    12:50

    SYD

    3h 5m

    14:55

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ952

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ956

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S - - - - - -
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  5. JQ954

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA1413

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 5m

    10:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA1421

    14:40

    SYD

    3h 5m

    16:45

    CNS

    - - - W T - S
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns Airport

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

Flight distance 1,974.6km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 316
Cheapest return ticket price AED 584

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 40 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 20:15, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 829 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from AED 316, and round-trip fares start from AED 584. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 39 minutes, and around 50 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is AED 686. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 316. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 54 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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