Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney (CNS - SYD)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$161	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney is currently $161
Cheapest one-way flight	$81	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Sydney is currently $81
Last-minute weekend getaway	$337	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Sydney is currently $337
Cheapest business class flights	$669	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Mon, Mar 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney is currently $669

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Sydney takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sydney is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–225
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–315

Popular airlines from Cairns to Sydney

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $161

Typical price: $165–345

20 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - SYD Every day

83 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $202

Typical price: $220–320

14 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - SYD Every day

143 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $317

Typical price: $355–540

8 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - SYD Every day

209 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every day
Fiji Airways

from $3,977

Typical price: $1,100–4,200

6 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Air Niugini

from $815

Typical price: $950–5,500

4 weekly connecting flights

CNS - SYD Every Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 6 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 6 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 32 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $150 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $81.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Sydney is $161, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Sydney is $202, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Sydney is $317, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Sydney is $3,977, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 22.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Cairns to Sydney is $815, flying from May 1 to May 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney starts at $161 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $81 and departs on Thu, Mar 26.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 20 nonstop flights and 83 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 8 nonstop flights and 209 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Sydney are:

Virgin Australia offers 14 nonstop flights and 143 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Fiji Airways offers 6 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Air Niugini offers 4 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Sydney.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $161. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $81.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Sydney is $161, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Sydney is $202, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Sydney is $317, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Sydney is $3,977, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 22.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Cairns to Sydney is $815, flying from May 1 to May 4.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Cairns to Sydney.

There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Virgin Australia direct flights from Cairns to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Sydney at price $337 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Cairns to Sydney.

There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Virgin Australia direct flights from Cairns to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cairns to Sydney on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Sydney start at $161 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Sydney start at $669 from Thu, Mar 26 to Mon, Mar 30 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Sydney start at $161 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Sydney starts at $337 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Sydney at price $337 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.