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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 IDR 1,557,200 and round-trip from IDR 3,176,600. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 1,971,800
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,557,200
    • Cheapest
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 1,971,800
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,562,600 IDR 2,808,600
      44% off
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,562,600
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,562,600
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,562,600
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,565,300
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,565,300
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,573,500
      20% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,573,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,576,200
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,576,200
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,600,500
      43% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,600,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,643,900
      17% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,643,900
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,176,600 IDR 3,773,200
      16% off
      16% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,176,600
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,211,800 IDR 3,773,200
      15% off
      15% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,211,800
    • 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
      IDR 3,217,300 IDR 3,773,200
      15% off
      15% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,217,300
    • 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
      IDR 3,241,600
      14% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,241,600
    • 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
      IDR 3,241,600
      14% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,241,600
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,266,000
      13% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,266,000
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,268,700
      13% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,268,700
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 06:40
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 10:40
      Cairns - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,303,900
      12% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,303,900
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 18:05
      3h
      Direct
      SYD 22:05
      Cairns - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,322,900
      12% off
      IDR 3,773,200 IDR 3,322,900
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Cairns - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 1,971,800
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 1,971,800
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,562,600 IDR 2,808,600
      44% off
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,562,600
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,562,600
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,562,600
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,565,300
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,565,300
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,573,500
      20% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,573,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,576,200
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,576,200
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,600,500
      43% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,600,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,643,900
      17% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,643,900
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 3,420,200
      54% off
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 3,420,200
      54% off
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,562,600 IDR 3,420,200
      54% off
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,562,600
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,562,600
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,562,600
    • SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,565,300
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,565,300
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,573,500
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,573,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,576,200
      54% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,576,200
    • SYD 20:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 22:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,600,500
      53% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,600,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,643,900
      52% off
      IDR 3,420,200 IDR 1,643,900
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 15:25
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 17:30
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 2,851,700 IDR 30,908,800
      91% off
      91% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 2,851,700
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,130,600 IDR 30,908,800
      90% off
      90% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 3,130,600
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,888,900 IDR 30,908,800
      87% off
      87% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 3,888,900
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,986,400
      87% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 3,986,400
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 4,365,500
      86% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 4,365,500
    • SYD 14:40
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 16:45
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
      IDR 4,728,400
      85% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 4,728,400
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 4,779,800
      85% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 4,779,800
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 5,153,500
      83% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 5,153,500
    • SYD 11:30
      3h 5m
      Direct
      CNS 13:35
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      IDR 5,400,000
      83% off
      IDR 30,908,800 IDR 5,400,000
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 1,971,800
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,557,200 IDR 1,971,800
      21% off
      21% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,557,200
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,576,200 IDR 2,808,600
      44% off
      44% off
      IDR 2,808,600 IDR 1,576,200
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,643,900
      17% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,643,900
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,684,500
      15% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,684,500
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,727,800
      12% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,727,800
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 1,741,400
      12% off
      IDR 1,971,800 IDR 1,741,400
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,777,800
      65% off
      IDR 10,896,300 IDR 3,777,800
    • SYD 06:20
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 08:20
      Sydney - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      IDR 3,902,400
      64% off
      IDR 10,896,300 IDR 3,902,400
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Sydney - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | 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.

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 IDR 1,696,400. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach IDR 2,445,300.

IDR 2,445,300
IDR 2,070,850
IDR 1,696,400
IDR 1,321,950
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,220,600
    Nov
  • IDR 1,829,100
    Dec
  • IDR 1,773,400
    Jan
  • IDR 2,217,500
    Feb
  • IDR 2,007,800
    Mar
  • IDR 1,940,800
    Apr
  • IDR 2,016,000
    May
  • IDR 2,445,300
    Jun
  • IDR 1,807,300
    Jul
  • IDR 1,877,900
    Aug
  • IDR 1,696,400
    Sep
  • IDR 1,898,100
    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 IDR 4,643,700. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching IDR 7,545,700.

IDR 7,545,700
IDR 6,094,700
IDR 4,643,700
IDR 3,192,700
  • IDR 4,643,700
    Nov
  • IDR 5,566,100
    Dec
  • IDR 4,770,900
    Jan
  • IDR 6,419,900
    Feb
  • IDR 5,275,300
    Mar
  • IDR 5,997,500
    Apr
  • IDR 5,661,300
    May
  • IDR 7,545,700
    Jun
  • IDR 5,669,100
    Jul
  • IDR 5,486,900
    Aug
  • IDR 6,343,200
    Sep
  • IDR 6,397,100
    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.

IDR 3,175,300
IDR 2,949,050
IDR 2,722,800
IDR 2,496,550
    Cheapest
  • IDR 3,175,300
    Mon
  • IDR 2,728,400
    Tue
  • IDR 2,722,800
    Wed
  • IDR 3,099,400
    Thu
  • IDR 3,007,600
    Fri
  • IDR 2,920,900
    Sat
  • IDR 3,067,400
    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 IDR 1,557,200) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From IDR 1,557,200
Virgin Australia
From IDR 1,725,100
Qantas Airways
From IDR 2,231,500
Air Niugini
From IDR 8,999,000

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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

    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 W T F S
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  4. VA1419

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    12:50

    SYD

    3h 5m

    14:55

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VA1421

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    14:40

    SYD

    3h 5m

    16:45

    CNS

    - - - - 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 IDR 1,557,200
Cheapest return ticket price IDR 3,176,600

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 IDR 4,498,200 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 IDR 1,557,200, and round-trip fares start from IDR 3,176,600. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Jan 9; 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 IDR 3,230,200. 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 IDR 1,557,200. 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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