Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

SYD — CNS
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
1 adult
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Find a great deal and save up to 48% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sydney to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 25,760.

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

Flights from Sydney to Cairns lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sydney to Cairns in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 12,547.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)?

When flying from Sydney to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Sydney to Cairns flights.

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Cairns?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

How many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per day?

Travellers can expect 33 flights from Sydney to Cairns on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 15% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 70% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 15% of flight departures

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

Before booking your flight to Cairns from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (98%), Singapore Airlines (86%), ANA( 85%).

What does SYD to CNS mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SYD to CNS flight.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Sydney to Cairns choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest₹ 8,114Average₹ 18,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 17,666Average₹ 27,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hourly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

See what time of day planes typically take off from Sydney to Cairns
6%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
71%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
18%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
5%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Sydney to Cairns
Monday25daily flights
Tuesday19daily flights
Wednesday15daily flights
Thursday19daily flights
Friday22daily flights
Saturday17daily flights
Sunday23daily flights
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