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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns
SYD — CNS
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
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 16 October 2025.
Popular in | April |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | ₹ 21,245 |
Good one-way deal | ₹ 7,331 or less |
Best time to book a flight 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 10 October 2025.
Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of ₹ 6,876). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 10,843). 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 16 October 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 86% on airfare.
How often are flights from Sydney to Cairns delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Sydney and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Smartwings have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 16 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.4
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAndrew,Jun 2025
MEL - CNS
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.4
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAndrew,Jun 2025
MEL - CNS
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.4
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAndrew,Jun 2025
MEL - CNS
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