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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$175	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns is currently $175
Cheapest one-way flight	$83	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Cairns is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway	$214	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Cairns is currently $214
Cheapest business class flights	$711	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns is currently $711

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 3 hr 10 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 Sydney to Cairns is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–275
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–285

Popular airlines from Sydney to Cairns

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $175

Typical price: $160–390

20 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - CNS Every day

57 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CNS Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $206

Typical price: $215–330

18 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - CNS Every day

151 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CNS Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $341

Typical price: $350–550

8 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - CNS Every day

173 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CNS Every day
Fiji Airways

Typical price: $1,150–4,450

4 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CNS Every Wed, Fri
Air New Zealand

4 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CNS Every Mon, Fri
Air Niugini

Typical price: $1,100–6,700

2 weekly connecting flights

SYD - CNS Every Mon, Sat

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 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $155 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $175. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $83.

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

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Cairns is $175, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Cairns is $206, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Cairns is $341, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns starts at $175 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Cairns.
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 Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 20 nonstop flights and 57 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 8 nonstop flights and 173 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns are:

Virgin Australia offers 18 nonstop flights and 151 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Fiji Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Air New Zealand offers 4 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Air Niugini offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $175. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $83.

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

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Cairns is $175, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Cairns is $206, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Cairns is $341, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

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

There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney and Cairns at price $214 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Cairns start at $175 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Cairns, 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 Sydney and Cairns start at $711 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Cairns start at $175 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Cairns, 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 Sydney and Cairns starts at $214 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Cairns at price $214 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Cairns, 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.