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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from ₹ 9,712

SYD — CNS
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns

Tue 8/1206:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 15/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 26/10₹ 17,805
Thu 10/1215:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 13/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 27/10₹ 17,996
Fri 4/1215:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 6/1206:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 25/10₹ 18,186
Thu 3/1215:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 6/1206:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 26/10₹ 18,281
Thu 3/1206:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Thu 10/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 29/10₹ 18,377
Tue 1/1206:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 16/1206:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 28/10₹ 18,662
Fri 27/1115:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 1/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 28/10₹ 20,662
Sat 12/1215:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 19/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 27/10₹ 21,138
Sun 29/1106:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Thu 3/1206:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 30/10₹ 21,709
Thu 26/1115:25 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 2/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 26/10₹ 21,995
Tue 24/1106:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 1/1218:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 27/10₹ 22,947

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Round-trip from

₹ 17,805

One-way from

₹ 9,712

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 26,470

Good one-way deal

₹ 7,897 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/12-15/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 80,766 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 39,587 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,379

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/12

20:30-22:35

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,379

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,474

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

15:25-17:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 14,092

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

07:00-11:00

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,330

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/4

08:00-13:10

1 stop5h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,330

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/12

19:00-23:05

1 stop5h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,330

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

19:30-23:05

1 stop4h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,330

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

07:30-11:00

1 stop4h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,330

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

07:00-11:00

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,330

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Cairns

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

Booking 78 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of ₹ 18,567). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 27,136). 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?

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 87% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cairns flights typically cost between ₹ 18,853 and ₹ 31,707 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 17,805 on Jetstar (8 Dec–15 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns was viewed by 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Sydney to Cairns in just under 3h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Sydney and Cairns is about 1970 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Cairns return from ₹ 13,859. This flight start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of ₹ 18,567). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 27,136). 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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