How can I find cheap flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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 US$85 and round-trip from US$176. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$85 US$11526% off26% offUS$115 US$85
SYD 11:253h 5mDirectCNS 13:30Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$11525% off25% offUS$115 US$86
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$11525% off25% offUS$115 US$86
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8823% offUS$115 US$88
SYD 20:303h 5mDirectCNS 22:35Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8821% offUS$112 US$88
SYD 20:303h 5mDirectCNS 22:35Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8821% offUS$112 US$88
SYD 15:253h 5mDirectCNS 17:30Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9022% offUS$115 US$90
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9319% offUS$115 US$93
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9418% offUS$115 US$94
SYD 13:0017h 25m1 stopCNS 14:00Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 18:053hDirectSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$176 US$21719% off19% offUS$217 US$176
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 06:403hDirectSYD 10:40Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$176 US$21719% off19% offUS$217 US$176
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 18:053hDirectSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$176 US$21719% off19% offUS$217 US$176
SYD 11:253h 5mDirectCNS 13:30Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 18:053hDirectSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17718% offUS$217 US$177
SYD 11:253h 5mDirectCNS 13:30Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 06:403hDirectSYD 10:40Cairns - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17718% offUS$217 US$177
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 06:403hDirectSYD 10:40Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17818% offUS$217 US$178
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 06:403hDirectSYD 10:40Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17818% offUS$217 US$178
SYD 15:253h 5mDirectCNS 17:30Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 06:403hDirectSYD 10:40Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17818% offUS$217 US$178
SYD 15:253h 5mDirectCNS 17:30Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
CNS 18:053hDirectSYD 22:05Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$18017% offUS$217 US$180
SYD 13:0017h 25m1 stopCNS 14:00Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
CNS 15:006hDirectSYD 16:00Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$85 US$11526% off26% offUS$115 US$85
SYD 11:253h 5mDirectCNS 13:30Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$11525% off25% offUS$115 US$86
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$11525% off25% offUS$115 US$86
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8823% offUS$115 US$88
SYD 20:303h 5mDirectCNS 22:35Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8821% offUS$112 US$88
SYD 20:303h 5mDirectCNS 22:35Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8821% offUS$112 US$88
SYD 15:253h 5mDirectCNS 17:30Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9022% offUS$115 US$90
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9319% offUS$115 US$93
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9418% offUS$115 US$94
SYD 13:0017h 25m1 stopCNS 14:00Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$85 US$39278% off78% offUS$392 US$85
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$39278% off78% offUS$392 US$86
SYD 11:253h 5mDirectCNS 13:30Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$39278% off78% offUS$392 US$86
SYD 20:303h 5mDirectCNS 22:35Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8878% offUS$392 US$88
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8878% offUS$392 US$88
SYD 20:303h 5mDirectCNS 22:35Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$8878% offUS$392 US$88
SYD 15:253h 5mDirectCNS 17:30Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9077% offUS$392 US$90
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9476% offUS$392 US$94
SYD 15:253h 5mDirectCNS 17:30Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9775% offUS$392 US$97
SYD 13:0017h 25m1 stopCNS 14:00Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$209 US$1,16982% off82% offUS$1,169 US$209
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$227 US$1,16981% off81% offUS$1,169 US$227
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$229 US$1,16980% off80% offUS$1,169 US$229
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$24479% offUS$1,169 US$244
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$24479% offUS$1,169 US$244
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$25179% offUS$1,169 US$251
SYD 14:403h 5mDirectCNS 16:45Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin AustraliaUS$27077% offUS$1,169 US$270
SYD 12:503h 5mDirectCNS 14:55Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin AustraliaUS$27077% offUS$1,169 US$270
SYD 08:103h 5mDirectCNS 10:15Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin AustraliaUS$28775% offUS$1,169 US$287
SYD 13:0017h 25m1 stopCNS 14:00Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$85 US$11526% off26% offUS$115 US$85
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$86 US$11525% off25% offUS$115 US$86
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$88 US$11523% off23% offUS$115 US$88
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9319% offUS$115 US$93
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9418% offUS$115 US$94
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9416% offUS$112 US$94
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9617% offUS$115 US$96
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$9914% offUS$115 US$99
SYD 06:203hDirectCNS 08:20Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar AirwaysUS$17284% offUS$1,060 US$172
SYD 13:0017h 25m1 stopCNS 14:00Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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?
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 US$94. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach US$136.
What is the cheapest month to fly return from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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 US$264. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$417.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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.
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 US$85) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.




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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.
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Kingsford Smith Airport
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Kingsford Smith Airport
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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 | US$85 |
| Cheapest return ticket price | US$176 |
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.How many daily flights are there from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
There are around 7 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).What is the flight schedule from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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.When are flight tickets from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) most expensive?
The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$233 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?
- The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
What's the closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.Which airline operates the most direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5387 flights per month.What are the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from US$85, and round-trip fares start from US$176. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; prices may vary depending on availability.Which airlines offer direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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.What is the average price of a flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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 US$186. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.Which budget airlines fly from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$85. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.How many weekly flights are there from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
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.How do I book flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com?
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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