Question 1

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday.

Question 2

How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns was viewed by 65 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 3

How many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per day?

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Travellers can expect 5 flights from Sydney to Cairns on average per day.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 100% of flight departures

Question 4

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Sydney to Cairns can take about 3h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £134. The distance between Sydney and Cairns is about 1232 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar (£134), Virgin Australia (£153), and Qantas Airways (£228) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Cairns. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?

Accepted Answer

£67 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from £77 and £116, respectively.

Question 7

When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of £1,326). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,087). 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.

January

£1,300

February

£1,231

March

£1,275

April

£1,238

May

£1,111

June

£1,225

July

£1,646

August

£1,263

September

£1,046

October

£1,193

November

£1,254

December

£1,467

Question 8

When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Cairns is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How recently were the Sydney to Cairns flight deals updated?

Accepted Answer

The Sydney to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/5.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Sydney to Cairns, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Cairns is £70. On average you can expect to pay £128. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), can usually be booked for £140.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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: Etihad Airways (92%), China Southern (92%), Hawaiian Airlines (89%).

Question 14

Can I find flights from Sydney to Cairns for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Cairns for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just £134, but on average you can expect to pay £173.

Question 15

Are there nonstop flights from Sydney to Cairns for under £200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from Sydney to Cairns under £200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sydney to Cairns is less than £215.

Question 16

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Cairns for under £200?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than £200.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Sydney to Cairns on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 42% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Cairns from £208 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £247 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Sydney. Prices for May average £186 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £77. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a May flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in June

Question 20

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Sydney to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 20 daily flights to Cairns from 3 different airlines. 3h 05m is how long a flight from Sydney to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 22

What does SYD to CNS mean?

Accepted Answer

SYD and CNS are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SYD to CNS refers to a flight route from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sydney to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 24

Can I find deals on flights from Sydney to Cairns with specific airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sydney to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 29

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sydney to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 30

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney to Cairns via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 31

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Cairns.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Cairns with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Cairns, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 33

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Cairns flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	May
Round-trip from	£1,046
One-way from	£126

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£87	Average£198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest£124	Average£179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£211	Average£274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

5%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
85%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
7%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
3%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Monday	25daily flights
Tuesday	19daily flights
Wednesday	15daily flights
Thursday	19daily flights
Friday	22daily flights
Saturday	17daily flights
Sunday	23daily flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from £67

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in May or April, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Plan your trip from Sydney to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sydney to Cairns is currently £79 while a return flight costs £172. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

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How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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