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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
DKK 573
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h · Direct Tue, Dec 8
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Cheapest return
DKK 1,164
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Mon, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 16
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest

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 DKK 573 and round-trip from DKK 1,164. 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.

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 DKK 573) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight 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 DKK 637. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach DKK 918.

DKK 918
DKK 778
DKK 637
DKK 497
    Cheapest
  • DKK 834
    Nov
  • DKK 687
    Dec
  • DKK 666
    Jan
  • DKK 833
    Feb
  • DKK 754
    Mar
  • DKK 729
    Apr
  • DKK 757
    May
  • DKK 918
    Jun
  • DKK 679
    Jul
  • DKK 705
    Aug
  • DKK 637
    Sep
  • DKK 713
    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 DKK 1,743. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching DKK 2,832.

DKK 2,832
DKK 2,288
DKK 1,743
DKK 1,199
  • DKK 1,743
    Nov
  • DKK 2,089
    Dec
  • DKK 1,791
    Jan
  • DKK 2,410
    Feb
  • DKK 1,980
    Mar
  • DKK 2,251
    Apr
  • DKK 2,125
    May
  • DKK 2,832
    Jun
  • DKK 2,128
    Jul
  • DKK 2,059
    Aug
  • DKK 2,381
    Sep
  • DKK 2,401
    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.

DKK 1,192
DKK 1,107
DKK 1,022
DKK 937
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,192
    Mon
  • DKK 1,024
    Tue
  • DKK 1,022
    Wed
  • DKK 1,164
    Thu
  • DKK 1,129
    Fri
  • DKK 1,097
    Sat
  • DKK 1,152
    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

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    08:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. JQ952

    11:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
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  4. VA1421

    14:40

    SYD

    3h 5m

    16:45

    CNS

    - - - - T - 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 DKK 1,710 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 DKK 573, and round-trip fares start from DKK 1,164. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; 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 40 minutes, and around 47 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 DKK 1,164. 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 DKK 573. 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.