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$81+ Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney (CNS - SYD)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — SYD
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or June, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:40 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 12/128:25 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/24$150
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:00 amCNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/57:30 pmSYD - CNS
1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/23$267
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:40 amCNS - SYD
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/1210:00 amSYD - CNS
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/24$274
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:00 amCNS - SYD
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/38:30 amSYD - CNS
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/25$288
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:40 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 11/276:20 amSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/23$291
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:40 pmCNS - SYD
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/110:00 amSYD - CNS
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/24$378
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:00 amCNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 12/228:25 pmSYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/25$431
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amCNS - SYD
1 stop11h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 1/34:15 pmSYD - CNS
1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/26$443
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:20 amCNS - SYD
1 stop11h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 1/34:15 pmSYD - CNS
1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/23$495
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:20 amCNS - SYD
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/36:10 amSYD - CNS
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$514

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD). 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Virgin Australia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 1/17

6:05 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/19

8:25 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$144

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 12/9

6:40 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/12

8:25 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$150

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 1/17

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/19

8:25 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$207

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 1/9

9:05 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/16

8:25 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$234

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 2/23

6:05 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

3:25 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$234

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 2/5

3:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/7

1:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$242

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Thu 2/5

6:05 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/7

3:25 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$266

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/5

7:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$267

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$267

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 1/18

5:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$81

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/25

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Compare providers for flights from Cairns to Sydney

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cairns to Sydney in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairns-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cairns-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Sydney

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cairns to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sydney (average of $62). Flying from Cairns to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 CNS to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Sydney in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 89% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated November 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Sydney, such as Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.6

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.6

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Sydney. 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 Cairns to Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sydney from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 28 daily flights to Sydney from 1 airline. 4h 50m is how long a flight from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Sydney flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney?

    Jetstar can get you from Cairns to Sydney in just under 3h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1224 mi between Cairns and Sydney. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Sydney round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($90), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Sydney. This flight start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cairns to Sydney consider choosing American Airlines (91%), Cathay Pacific (87%) or China Southern (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Sydney? While on average our users pay $188, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $80. The most popular route (Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around $265.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Sydney 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 Cairns to Sydney?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sydney (average of $62). Flying from Cairns to Sydney in March is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 airline flying from Cairns to Sydney

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Sydney. 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 November 26, 2025.
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JetstarCheapest$90Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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