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Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 9 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$260 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$260
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at AU$260 found 3 days ago
Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$270 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$270
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 1 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat, 18 Apr, priced at AU$270 found 3 days ago
Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 9 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$294 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$294
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 28 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at AU$294 found 3 days ago
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$304 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$304
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 1 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at AU$304 found 3 days ago
Mon, 27 Apr - Sat, 9 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$317 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$317
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at AU$317 found 3 days ago
Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$327 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$327
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 1 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 19 Apr, priced at AU$327 found 3 days ago
Sat, 4 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$328 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$328
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 4 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at AU$328 found 3 days ago
Tue, 5 May - Sun, 17 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$338 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$338
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 5 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 17 May, priced at AU$338 found 3 days ago
Sun, 29 Mar - Fri, 10 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$348 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$348
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 29 Mar from Cairns to Sydney, returning Fri, 10 Apr, priced at AU$348 found 3 days ago
Wed, 22 Apr - Mon, 11 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$349 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$349
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 11 May, priced at AU$349 found 3 days ago
Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
AU$351 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$351
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 4 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 19 Apr, priced at AU$351 found 3 days ago

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Pullman Sydney Airport

Pullman Sydney Airport

5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,000, price is now AU$828 per person
AU$828
per person
31 Mar - 5 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,084, price is now AU$874 per person
AU$874
per person
31 Mar - 5 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,340, price is now AU$1,092 per person
AU$1,092
per person
31 Mar - 5 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay by IHG

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay by IHG

5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,441, price is now AU$1,197 per person
AU$1,197
per person
31 Mar - 5 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
Haven Glebe

Haven Glebe

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,208, price is now AU$1,006 per person
AU$1,006
per person
31 Mar - 5 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
Furama Darling Harbour

Furama Darling Harbour

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,233, price is now AU$1,029 per person
AU$1,029
per person
31 Mar - 5 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Mascot Airport?
Around 5 hours and 24 minutes or so. Shout out to the tall people out there — grab a seat with a bit of extra legroom. Trust us, you won't regret it.
Are there non-stop flights between CNS and Sydney Airport?
Don't want to fritter away precious time waiting for a connecting flight in some boring airport? You won't need to when travelling between Cairns and Sydney. There are multiple airlines advertising direct flights. Take a look at Jetstar and Virgin Australia and clock up those flight points.
What airlines fly non-stop from CNS to Mascot Airport?
Don't want the bother of taking two planes between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and SYD? We hear you. You'll find a selection of airlines that have direct flights. A good option is Jetstar (JQ), which has 30 services on this route each month. Like to compare options? Be our guest. Check out the deals with Virgin Australia (VA), which offers 17 flights monthly.
How many flights are flown between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
There are 24 flights between CNS and SYD every day. That's 24 ways to kick off your next awesome escape!
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Cairns Intl. to Kingsford Smith Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Origin city name
Cairns
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Destination city name
Sydney
Distance
1960 km

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