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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 PLN 323 and round-trip from PLN 693. 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.

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 PLN 371. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach PLN 535.

PLN 535
PLN 453
PLN 371
PLN 289
    Cheapest
  • PLN 431
    Nov
  • PLN 400
    Dec
  • PLN 388
    Jan
  • PLN 485
    Feb
  • PLN 439
    Mar
  • PLN 425
    Apr
  • PLN 441
    May
  • PLN 535
    Jun
  • PLN 396
    Jul
  • PLN 411
    Aug
  • PLN 371
    Sep
  • PLN 415
    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, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of PLN 1,043. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PLN 1,650.

PLN 1,650
PLN 1,347
PLN 1,043
PLN 740
    Cheapest
  • PLN 1,060
    Nov
  • PLN 1,217
    Dec
  • PLN 1,043
    Jan
  • PLN 1,404
    Feb
  • PLN 1,154
    Mar
  • PLN 1,311
    Apr
  • PLN 1,238
    May
  • PLN 1,650
    Jun
  • PLN 1,240
    Jul
  • PLN 1,200
    Aug
  • PLN 1,387
    Sep
  • PLN 1,402
    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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

PLN 689
PLN 639
PLN 589
PLN 539
  • PLN 689
    Mon
  • PLN 589
    Tue
  • PLN 594
    Wed
  • PLN 678
    Thu
  • PLN 658
    Fri
  • PLN 637
    Sat
  • PLN 665
    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 PLN 323) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From PLN 323
Virgin Australia
From PLN 359
Qantas Airways
From PLN 545
Air New Zealand
From PLN 2,670
Emirates
From PLN 2,819

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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

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    09:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ954

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  3. JQ952

    10:30

    SYD

    3h 10m

    13:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ956

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    22:25

    CNS

    S - - - - - -
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  5. VA1421

    14:40

    SYD

    3h 5m

    16:45

    CNS

    - - - W T - S
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  6. VA1413

    08:10

    SYD

    3h 15m

    11:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA1419

    12:40

    SYD

    3h 15m

    14:55

    CNS

    S M T W T F 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 PLN 323
Cheapest return ticket price PLN 693

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.
  • 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 06:10, 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.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PLN 919 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 PLN 323, and round-trip fares start from PLN 693. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 4; 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 39 minutes, and around 50 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 PLN 735. 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 PLN 323. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • 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.
  • 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.