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Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from ₹ 10,068

SYD — CNS
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns

Fri 16/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 19/1006:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 18/9₹ 15,822
Tue 13/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 20/1006:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 16/9₹ 16,493
Fri 16/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 20/1018:10 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 15/9₹ 16,589
Thu 15/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 22/1018:10 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 17/9₹ 16,973
Thu 15/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 18/1006:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 16/9₹ 17,836
Sat 10/1015:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 14/1006:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 17/9₹ 17,931
Mon 19/1020:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 22/1018:10 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 14/9₹ 18,507
Tue 15/919:15 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 22/906:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 14/9₹ 19,082

Find flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Round-trip from

₹ 15,822

One-way from

₹ 10,068

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 22,630
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (₹ 32,083 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 32,259 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,164

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,260

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,260

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,260

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/12

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,260

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/3

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 10,548

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 11,699

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 12,657

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/12

19:30-23:05

1 stop4h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 14,767

SydneyCairns

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CNS Cairns

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

07:00-11:00

1 stop5h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 14,767

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 72 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 ₹ 18,315). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 25,890). 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 ₹ 17,836 and ₹ 32,698 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 15,822 on Jetstar (16 Oct–19 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 19 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 can get you from Sydney to Cairns in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Sydney and Cairns is about 1970 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Cairns return from ₹ 11,280. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Jetstar. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Cairns are Jetstar (₹ 7,510), Virgin Australia (₹ 8,069), and Qantas Airways (₹ 11,356).

  • 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: Air India (93%), Virgin Australia (92%), Singapore Airlines( 90%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 ₹ 18,315). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 25,890). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 11,280Average₹ 28,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest₹ 13,957Average₹ 26,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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