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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
TWD 2,800
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Mon, Jan 11
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Cheapest return
TWD 5,763
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 12
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
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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 TWD 2,800 and round-trip from TWD 5,763. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,800 TWD 4,335
      35% off
      35% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 2,800
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,825 TWD 4,603
      39% off
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,825
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830 TWD 4,335
      35% off
      35% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,840
      38% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,840
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,763 TWD 7,554
      24% off
      24% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,763
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,787 TWD 7,554
      23% off
      23% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,787
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,802 TWD 7,554
      23% off
      23% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,802
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:05
      2h 55m
      Direct
      SYD 13:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,812
      23% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,812
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,857
      22% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,857
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,866
      22% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,866
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,866
      22% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,866
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,911
      22% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,911
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 5,911
      22% off
      TWD 7,554 TWD 5,911
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,800 TWD 4,335
      35% off
      35% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 2,800
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,825 TWD 4,603
      39% off
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,825
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830 TWD 4,335
      35% off
      35% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,840
      38% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,840
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830 TWD 6,968
      59% off
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830 TWD 6,968
      59% off
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830 TWD 6,968
      59% off
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,840
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,840
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,850
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,850
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,874
      59% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 2,874
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,106
      55% off
      TWD 6,968 TWD 3,106
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 9,323 TWD 21,380
      56% off
      56% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 9,323
    • SYD 07:00
      5h
      1 stop
      CNS 11:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      TWD 5,462 TWD 21,380
      74% off
      74% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 5,462
    • SYD 11:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      TWD 17,317 TWD 21,380
      19% off
      19% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 17,317
    • SYD 13:00
      4h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:50
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      TWD 10,473
      51% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 10,473
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 7,767
      64% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 7,767
    • SYD 12:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 14:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      TWD 12,043
      44% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 12,043
    • SYD 13:00
      4h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:40
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      TWD 8,538
      60% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 8,538
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 9,367
      56% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 9,367
    • SYD 09:45
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 11:50
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      TWD 8,883
      57% off
      TWD 21,380 TWD 8,883
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,825 TWD 4,603
      39% off
      39% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,825
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,830 TWD 4,335
      35% off
      35% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 2,830
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 2,874 TWD 4,603
      38% off
      38% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 2,874
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,106
      33% off
      TWD 4,603 TWD 3,106
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,249
      25% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 3,249
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,289
      24% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 3,289
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,314
      24% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 3,314
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,343
      23% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 3,343
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      TWD 3,511
      19% off
      TWD 4,335 TWD 3,511
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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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.

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 TWD 2,800) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 TWD 3,093. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach TWD 4,459.

TWD 4,459
TWD 3,776
TWD 3,093
TWD 2,410
    Cheapest
  • TWD 4,049
    Nov
  • TWD 3,335
    Dec
  • TWD 3,234
    Jan
  • TWD 4,044
    Feb
  • TWD 3,661
    Mar
  • TWD 3,539
    Apr
  • TWD 3,676
    May
  • TWD 4,459
    Jun
  • TWD 3,296
    Jul
  • TWD 3,424
    Aug
  • TWD 3,093
    Sep
  • TWD 3,461
    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, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of TWD 8,467. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching TWD 13,758.

TWD 13,758
TWD 11,113
TWD 8,467
TWD 5,822
  • TWD 8,467
    Nov
  • TWD 10,149
    Dec
  • TWD 8,699
    Jan
  • TWD 11,706
    Feb
  • TWD 9,619
    Mar
  • TWD 10,936
    Apr
  • TWD 10,323
    May
  • TWD 13,758
    Jun
  • TWD 10,337
    Jul
  • TWD 10,005
    Aug
  • TWD 11,566
    Sep
  • TWD 11,664
    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 Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

TWD 5,790
TWD 5,378
TWD 4,965
TWD 4,553
    Cheapest
  • TWD 5,790
    Mon
  • TWD 4,975
    Tue
  • TWD 4,965
    Wed
  • TWD 5,652
    Thu
  • TWD 5,484
    Fri
  • TWD 5,326
    Sat
  • TWD 5,593
    Sun

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    08:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
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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 39 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 06:20, and the last departs at 15:25, with about 8 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 TWD 7,866 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 TWD 2,800, and round-trip fares start from TWD 5,763. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Jan 11; 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 33 minutes, and around 49 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 TWD 5,653. 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 TWD 2,800. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Cairns 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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