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$74+ Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CNS
jul. 7 — jul. 141
lun. 7/7
lun. 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated julio 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$251

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/223:10 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
mar. 7/296:45 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 6/30$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/252:40 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
sáb. 3/213:45 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/30$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/113:10 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/147:15 pmCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$169

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SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 7/27

7:45 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

mié. 7/30

5:45 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$141

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 9/11

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

dom. 9/14

7:15 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$169

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 11/4

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

vie. 11/7

5:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$196

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 7/18

7:45 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$77

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 12/25

2:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$78

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 7/14

7:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$168

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Cairns, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,939). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Cairns in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated julio 2, 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated julio 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

    If you book a flight from Sydney to Cairns, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) take 3h 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 32 flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns have been viewed 17 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $141, Jetstar will fly you from Sydney to Cairns and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $158. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Cairns on time: Qatar Airways (90%), Virgin Australia (86%), Singapore Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns) can be booked for $177 on average our data indicates $260 when flying from Sydney to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,939). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julio 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$132Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$143Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$213Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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