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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from £58

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in May or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£106

One-way from

£58

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£147

Good round-trip deal

£144 or less

Good one-way deal

£68 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/3-29/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/311:30SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 29/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/2£106
Fri 28/208:30SYD - CNS
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/306:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£156
Tue 30/1219:00SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 12/117:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2£168
Mon 5/513:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 13/508:00CNS - SYD
1 stop10h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2£245

Find flights from Sydney to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/3

11:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Sat 29/3

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

£106

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

15:10-18:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 24/8

11:50-20:40

1 stop8h 50m

£162

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/7

19:00-23:35

1 stop4h 35m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

£173

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

13:20-16:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

13:15-18:25

1 stop5h 10m

£245

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/7

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£58

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

15:20-18:35

Nonstop3h 15m

£74

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/4

13:20-16:30

Nonstop3h 10m

£106

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Cairns

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Cairns is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 80% on flights from Sydney to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Cairns, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

    Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily flights to Cairns from 3 different airlines. 3h 05m is how long a flight from Sydney to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns was viewed by 106 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar (£106), Virgin Australia (£173), and Qantas Airways (£245) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Cairns. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?

    £58 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from £74 and £106, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Cairns on time: ANA (100%), Etihad Airways (93%), Qatar Airways (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Cairns is £54. On average you can expect to pay £121. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), can usually be booked for £140.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetstarCheapest£107Average£168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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