Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns Starting at $68

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns

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 Sydney to Cairns. 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

$68

Jetstar
Jetstar
Direct flight
3h 5m
05/13/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Cairns departs on 05/13/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $68

Cheapest round trip flight

$140

Jetstar
Jetstar
Direct flight
6 hours
05/05/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sydney to Cairns departs on 05/05/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $140

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Fastest flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:00 AM

Latest flight

8:25 PM

Average flight duration

3h 2m

Direct flights count

57

Distance

1966km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Sydney and Cairns is 1966km (1219 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 2m. There are 57 direct flights from Sydney to Cairns. Sydney and Cairns are in the same time zone. Flights from Sydney begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from Sydney departs at 8:25 PM.

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Airfare from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$56
December 2025
Highest price
on average:
$148
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

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

Jetstar
Jetstar

Starting at $61

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

Starting at $86

Direct Flights from Sydney to Cairns

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

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ956

Starting at $425

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ956

Starting at $600

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ954

Starting at $370

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ956

Starting at $303

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ956

Starting at $191

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ954

Starting at $154

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ950

Starting at $79

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/29/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Virgin Australia

VA1419

Starting at $124

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

04/29/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Jetstar

JQ950

Starting at $96

Cairns city image

Sydney — Cairns

SYD — CNS

05/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Virgin Australia

VA1423

Starting at $300

Schedule of direct flights from Sydney to Cairns

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

Jetstar

Jetstar

Every day

Starting at $94

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

Every day

Starting at $96

Sydney airports overview

SYD
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Jetstar
Virgin Australia
Airlines flying to this airport
$56
Starting at
$103
on average

Cairns airports overview

CNS
Cairns Airport
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$56
Starting at
$104
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 Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Cairns according to data for the last 48 hours costs $68

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

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

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

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

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

The fastest flights from Sydney to Cairns start from 3 hours 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Sydney to Cairns?

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

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Sydney to Cairns

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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