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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 SEK 713 and round-trip from SEK 1,501. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,501 SEK 2,458
        39% off
        39% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,501
      • SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,546 SEK 2,458
        37% off
        37% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,546
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,551 SEK 2,458
        37% off
        37% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,551
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,558
        37% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,558
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,739
        28% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,739
      • SYD 11:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 13:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,760
        28% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,760
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,760
        28% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,760
      • SYD 15:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 17:30
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,760
        28% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,760
      • SYD 14:40
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 16:45
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:40
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:40
        Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,782
        28% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,782
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:45
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 10:45
        Cairns - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,788
        27% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,788
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,791
        27% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,791
      • SYD 14:40
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 16:45
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 18:05
        3h
        Direct
        SYD 22:05
        Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 1,794
        27% off
        SEK 2,458 SEK 1,794
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SYD 16:00
        Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 713 SEK 1,227
        42% off
        42% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 713
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 723 SEK 1,227
        41% off
        41% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 723
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 746 SEK 1,227
        39% off
        39% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 746
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 758
        38% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 758
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 758
        38% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 758
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 773
        37% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 773
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 804
        34% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 804
      • SYD 18:05
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:15
        Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 820
        33% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 820
      • SYD 06:20
        3h
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 838
        32% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 838
      • SYD 20:15
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 22:25
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 849
        31% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 849
      • SYD 12:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        CNS 14:55
        Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
        SEK 862
        30% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 862
      • SYD 06:10
        3h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 08:20
        Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SEK 895
        27% off
        SEK 1,227 SEK 895
      • SYD 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns 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 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 SEK 936. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach SEK 1,349.

SEK 1,349
SEK 1,143
SEK 936
SEK 730
    Cheapest
  • SEK 947
    Oct
  • SEK 1,079
    Nov
  • SEK 1,009
    Dec
  • SEK 978
    Jan
  • SEK 1,223
    Feb
  • SEK 1,108
    Mar
  • SEK 1,071
    Apr
  • SEK 1,112
    May
  • SEK 1,349
    Jun
  • SEK 997
    Jul
  • SEK 1,036
    Aug
  • SEK 936
    Sep

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 SEK 2,631. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SEK 4,162.

SEK 4,162
SEK 3,397
SEK 2,631
SEK 1,866
    Cheapest
  • SEK 3,089
    Oct
  • SEK 2,649
    Nov
  • SEK 3,070
    Dec
  • SEK 2,631
    Jan
  • SEK 3,541
    Feb
  • SEK 2,910
    Mar
  • SEK 3,308
    Apr
  • SEK 3,123
    May
  • SEK 4,162
    Jun
  • SEK 3,127
    Jul
  • SEK 3,026
    Aug
  • SEK 3,499
    Sep

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.

SEK 1,785
SEK 1,632
SEK 1,478
SEK 1,325
  • SEK 1,785
    Mon
  • SEK 1,478
    Tue
  • SEK 1,501
    Wed
  • SEK 1,697
    Thu
  • SEK 1,668
    Fri
  • SEK 1,585
    Sat
  • SEK 1,636
    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 SEK 723) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SEK 723
Virgin Australia
From SEK 862
Qantas Airways
From SEK 1,131
Air Niugini
From SEK 4,936

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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

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1419

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:40

    SYD

    3h 15m

    14:55

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M - W T F S
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  4. JQ952

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 15m

    10:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ958

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    16:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    19:25

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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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 SEK 713
Cheapest return ticket price SEK 1,501

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 18 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 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 19:15, with about 12 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 SEK 1,646 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 SEK 713, and round-trip fares start from SEK 1,501. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Oct 13; 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 37 minutes, and around 66 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 SEK 1,845. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from SEK 713. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 68 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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