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.
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 |
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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 |
Find flight deals from Sydney to Cairns
Cheapest flights from Sydney to CairnsExplore 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.
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.
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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.
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Fly to
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
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
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
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
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 18/7
19:45-22:50
Nonstop3h 05m
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 15/7
15:20-18:35
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyCairns
SYD - CNS
SYDCNS
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 21/4
13:20-16:30
Nonstop3h 10m
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns
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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.
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Food
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
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Simon,Oct 2024
BNE - SYD
Crew
Overall
Food
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
Simon,Oct 2024
BNE - SYD
Crew
Overall
Food
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
Simon,Oct 2024
BNE - SYD
Crew
Overall
Food
Entertainment
Boarding
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Simon,Oct 2024
BNE - SYD
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