Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney Starting at $74

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$74

Jetstar
Jetstar
Direct flight
2h 55m
09/16/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Sydney departs on 09/16/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $74

Cheapest round trip flight

$200

Jetstar
Jetstar
1 transfer
9h 5m
07/31/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Cairns to Sydney departs on 07/31/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $200

The fastest flight

2h 55m

Fastest flight from Cairns to Sydney takes 2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:45 AM

Latest flight

7:15 PM

Average flight duration

2h 55m

Direct flights count

70

Distance

1966km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Cairns and Sydney is 1966km (1219 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 55m. There are 70 direct flights from Cairns to Sydney. Cairns and Sydney are in the same time zone. Flights from Cairns begin at 6:45 AM. The latest flight from Cairns departs at 7:15 PM.

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Cheapest air tickets to Cairns

Airfare from Cairns to Sydney by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sydney

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$72
April 2025
Highest price
on average:
$128
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Cairns — Sydney route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Jetstar
Jetstar

Starting at $65

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

Starting at $101

Direct Flights from Cairns to Sydney

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Cairns to Sydney, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

04/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ951

Starting at $253

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

04/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ957

Starting at $223

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

04/25/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ957

Starting at $368

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

04/26/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ957

Starting at $388

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

04/30/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ957

Starting at $196

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

05/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ957

Starting at $199

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

05/02/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ953

Starting at $84

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

05/05/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ957

Starting at $120

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

05/07/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Virgin Australia

VA1424

Starting at $122

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Cairns — Sydney

CNS — SYD

05/08/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Virgin Australia

VA1428

Starting at $170

Schedule of direct flights from Cairns to Sydney

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Cairns to Sydney:

Jetstar

Jetstar

Every day

Starting at $107

Cairns airports overview

CNS
Cairns Airport
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$72
Starting at
$121
on average

Sydney airports overview

SYD
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$72
Starting at
$121
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Sydney?

The cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Sydney according to data for the last 48 hours costs $74

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Cairns — Sydney?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Cairns to Sydney is 2 months before departure.

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

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Cairns to Sydney can be found flying in these months: May, September, November.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Sydney?

The fastest flights from Cairns to Sydney start from 2 hours 55 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Cairns to Sydney?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Cairns — Sydney: Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Cairns to Sydney

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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