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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight
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Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
JPY 13,540
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h · Direct Tue, Jan 12
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Cheapest return
JPY 27,430
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 JPY 13,540 and round-trip from JPY 27,430. 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 JPY 13,540) 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 JPY 15,010. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach JPY 21,630.

JPY 21,630
JPY 18,320
JPY 15,010
JPY 11,700
    Cheapest
  • JPY 19,640
    Nov
  • JPY 16,180
    Dec
  • JPY 15,690
    Jan
  • JPY 19,620
    Feb
  • JPY 17,760
    Mar
  • JPY 17,170
    Apr
  • JPY 17,830
    May
  • JPY 21,630
    Jun
  • JPY 15,990
    Jul
  • JPY 16,610
    Aug
  • JPY 15,010
    Sep
  • JPY 16,790
    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 JPY 41,070. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching JPY 66,740.

JPY 66,740
JPY 53,905
JPY 41,070
JPY 28,235
  • JPY 41,070
    Nov
  • JPY 49,230
    Dec
  • JPY 42,200
    Jan
  • JPY 56,780
    Feb
  • JPY 46,660
    Mar
  • JPY 53,050
    Apr
  • JPY 50,070
    May
  • JPY 66,740
    Jun
  • JPY 50,140
    Jul
  • JPY 48,530
    Aug
  • JPY 56,100
    Sep
  • JPY 56,580
    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.

JPY 28,090
JPY 26,085
JPY 24,080
JPY 22,075
    Cheapest
  • JPY 28,090
    Mon
  • JPY 24,130
    Tue
  • JPY 24,080
    Wed
  • JPY 27,420
    Thu
  • JPY 26,600
    Fri
  • JPY 25,840
    Sat
  • JPY 27,130
    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. JQ952

    11:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
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  3. JQ954

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    17:25

    CNS

    S M T W 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 JPY 40,290 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 JPY 13,540, and round-trip fares start from JPY 27,430. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Jan 12; 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 JPY 27,420. 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 JPY 13,540. 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.