A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Cairns to Sydney:
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Cheapest one way flight
$68
Jetstar
Direct flight
3 hours
03/01/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Sydney departs on 03/01/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $68
Cheapest round trip flight
$151
Jetstar
Direct flight
6 hours
03/12/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Cairns to Sydney departs on 03/12/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $151
The fastest flight
2h 55m
Fastest flight from Cairns to Sydney takes 2h 55m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
Earliest flight
6:40 AM
Latest flight
6:20 PM
Average flight duration
5h 25m
Direct flights count
61
Distance
1966km
Timezone difference
0h
The distance between Cairns and Sydney is 1966km (1219 miles).The average flight duration is 5h 25m.There are 61 direct flights from Cairns to Sydney.Cairns and Sydney are in the same time zone.Flights from Cairns begin at 6:40 AM.The latest flight from Cairns departs at 6:20 PM.
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.
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
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.
Virgin Australia
Every day
Starting at $76
Jetstar
Every day
Starting at $89
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.
February 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$93
January 2025
Highest price
on average:
$141
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
01/25/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
JQ957
Starting at $121
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/02/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
JQ953
Starting at $164
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/03/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
JQ951
Starting at $211
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/05/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VA1416
Starting at $224
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/06/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VA1422
Starting at $164
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/07/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VA1422
Starting at $268
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/14/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VA1422
Starting at $121
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
02/27/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VA1416
Starting at $182
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
03/01/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
JQ957
Starting at $99
Cairns — Sydney
CNS — SYD
03/12/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
VA1422
Starting at $110
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 $68
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: February, January.
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
