Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Sat, 08/08 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Fri, 28/08 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 8 days ago
from $285
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Tue, 30/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Fri, 03/07 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Wed, 01/07 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Fri, 03/07 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Wed, 01/07 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Sat, 04/07 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Virgin Australia
Sat, 03/10 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Fri, 30/10 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 4 days ago
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Wed, 01/07 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Mon, 29/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Tue, 30/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Mon, 15/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Tue, 09/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Sat, 13/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Virgin Australia
Wed, 10/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Thu, 11/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Jetstar Airways
Sat, 08/08 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Jetstar Airways
Fri, 28/08 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 8 days ago
from $285
Jetstar Airways
Tue, 30/06 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Fri, 03/07 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 3 days ago
from $300
Jetstar Airways
Wed, 01/07 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Jetstar Airways
Fri, 03/07 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 3 days ago
from $301
Jetstar Airways
Wed, 01/07 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Jetstar Airways
Sat, 04/07 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 3 days ago
from $301
Virgin Australia
Sat, 03/10 (SYD) Sydney -> (CNS) Cairns
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Fri, 30/10 (CNS) Cairns -> (SYD) Sydney
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Price found 4 days ago
from $303

Info about flights from Sydney to Cairns

Some useful info about flights from Sydney to Cairns to help you plan your next trip

Average flight duration 3h 4m
Cheapest month November
Average number of flights per week 11
First flight time 06:10
Last flight time 20:45
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Top airlines on the route Sydney - Cairns

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Your cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns will allow you to explore some world famous natural wonders. And, once you have (metaphorically) dived into the splendour of the region's vast rainforest or (literally) dived down near the Great Barrier Reef, you can kick back in one of the fantastic bars or restaurants in Cairns. What could be better than that? When you get Sydney to Cairns flights, you can see, for instance:

  • Cairns Tropical Zoo: a great place to take the kids, and to come face to face with cute koalas and other famous Australian species
  • Daintree Rainforest: an accessible walk on the wild side' this rainforest features a glossy visitor centre and bridges and walkways that enable you to walk alongside animals in the tree canopies
  • The Great Barrier Reef: famous throughout the world, this reef is 2, 300 km long and is home to precious corals, fish and other marine life.
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: zip through the rainforest on this atmospheric cable car.
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway: a brilliant way to see the sights of the Cairns region
With so much to discover in Cairns, why not rent a car in Cairns so that you can reach all of the attractions in this region with ease?Flights to Cairns

Your Sydney to Cairns flights will arrive at Cairns Airport. One of the cheapest and easiest ways to reach the centre of Cairns after your flight is to take the Cairns Airport Bus: a regular shuttle bus to and from the city. There are taxi ranks outside the arrivals bay of the airport too, though, so you can always hail a cab to take you and your luggage to the centre. Either way, the 7 km journey takes 10-15 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Cairns.

How much does an airline ticket from Sydney to Cairns cost?

Flight prices can vary a lot depending on the period and destination. At the moment, this information is not available for flights from Sydney to Cairns.

How far is Sydney from Cairns?

Sydney is about 1973 km from Cairns.

What are the airports in Cairns?

Cairns has one airport: Cairns.

What are the airports in Sydney?

Sydney has one airport: Sydney - Kingsford Smith.

What are the most popular cities in Australia?

The most popular cities in Australia according to our users' searches are: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.

When should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

The best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns is 2 months in advance, while the worst time is 1 week in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns is November.

What is the most expensive month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

The most expensive month to fly from Sydney to Cairns is December.

What is the best day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

For flights from Sydney to Cairns Monday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Friday is the most expensive day to fly.