Good to know - Cheap tickets Sydney — Cairns
| Cheapest flight found | $60 |
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| Minimal flight time | 2h 41m |
| Flight distance | 1966 km |
| Most popular airline | Virgin Australia |
Airfare Sydney – Cairns by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Sydney — Cairns
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 06:10 | 08:15 | sat, sun | VA1409 | Virgin Australia | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 06:20 | 08:20 | daily | JQ950 | Jetstar | 3h 0m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 08:10 | 10:15 | daily | VA1413 | Virgin Australia | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 09:45 | 11:50 | daily | QF922 | Qantas | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 11:45 | 13:50 | daily | JQ952 | Jetstar | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 12:50 | 14:55 | daily | VA1419 | Virgin Australia | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 14:10 | 16:15 | mon, thu, sat, sun | QF924 | Qantas | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 14:40 | 16:45 | daily | VA1421 | Virgin Australia | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 15:25 | 17:30 | daily | JQ954 | Jetstar | 3h 5m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 15:34 | 17:15 | wed | JQ954 | Jetstar | 2h 41m | Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Sydney — Cairns
Flight Sydney – Cairns is served by 16 airlines. 3 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Flights Sydney — Cairns
The selection of cheap flights Sydney — Cairns
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Sydney — Cairns from $60 and Sydney — Cairns — Sydney from $70.
The price of the flight Sydney — Cairns (Australia) — Sydney from $70 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Sydney — Cairns (Australia) — Sydney $255 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Sydney
- IATA code of the city of origin: SYD
- Departure airports: Sydney Bankstown, Palm Beach SPB, Rose Bay, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney Ferry Port
- Departure country: Australia
- Destination city: Cairns
- IATA code of the destination city: CNS
- Destination airports: Cairns Airport
- Destination country: Australia
Low cost flights Sydney — Cairns (SYD — CNS)
The distance between Sydney and Cairns 1222 miles (or 1966 kilometres).
The time difference between Sydney and Cairns is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Sydney to Cairns 2h 41m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Sydney — Cairns with several airlines (include Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Cairns. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Sydney — Cairns. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $70 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $60
Routes from nearby cities to Cairns
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Cairns is from Port Macquarie. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Newcastle from $98. The nearest airports from Sydney with a flight to Cairns are in Armidale.
Popular International routes from Sydney
Popular routes from Cairns
If you are going to fly from Cairns, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Cairns:
Popular domestic routes from Sydney
FAQ about Sydney — Cairns
Are there any direct flights Sydney — Cairns?
Yes, they do: VA1409, JQ950, VA1413, QF922, JQ952, VA1419, QF924, VA1421, JQ954, JQ956
Can we fly from Sydney to Cairns?
Yes, you can fly from Sydney to Cairns. Sydney has 5 airports (Sydney Bankstown, Palm Beach SPB, Rose Bay, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney Ferry Port) for flights. Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas depart from Sydney on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air China (Star Alliance Livery), Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Alliance Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ASL Airlines, Cathay Cargo, Fiji Airways, Flexflight, National Jet Express, National Jet Express, Rex, Singapore Airlines, SmartLynx, SmartLynx Australia, Thai AirAsia.
How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
A direct flight lasts an average of 2h 41m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 1966 km.
How much do flights Sydney — Cairns cost?
The price of flights Sydney — Cairns starts from $60.
What days does the plane fly Sydney — Cairns?
Planes fly Sydney — Cairns 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Sydney and Cairns?
In Sydney — Sydney Bankstown, Palm Beach SPB, Rose Bay, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney Ferry Port. In Cairns — Cairns Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Sydney to Cairns?
The following flights fly between Sydney and Cairns: VA1409, JQ950, VA1413, QF922, JQ952, VA1419, QF924, VA1421, JQ954, JQ954, JQ956, JQ956
What month is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
High season is considered to be and the cheapest month is . Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sydney — Cairns flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Sydney to Cairns?
The following airlines have direct flights Sydney — Cairns: Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns?
All the following airlines flights Sydney — Cairns: Air China (Star Alliance Livery), Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Alliance Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ASL Airlines, Cathay Cargo, Fiji Airways, Flexflight, Jetstar, National Jet Express, National Jet Express, Qantas, Rex, Singapore Airlines, SmartLynx, SmartLynx Australia, Thai AirAsia, Virgin Australia.