Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Amazing SYD to CNS Flight Deals

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Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$178 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$178
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 22 Feb from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 25 Feb, priced at AU$178 found 2 days ago
Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$184 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$184
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 22 Feb from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 25 Feb, priced at AU$184 found 2 days ago
Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$187 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$187
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at AU$187 found 4 days ago
Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$218 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$218
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 20 Jan from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at AU$218 found 4 days ago
Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$230 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$230
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at AU$230 found 1 hour ago
Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$239 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$239
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at AU$239 found 1 hour ago

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Pool Port Douglas

Pool Port Douglas

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,230, price is now AU$725 per person
AU$725
per person
12 Nov - 16 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,823, price is now AU$1,107 per person
AU$1,107
per person
13 Oct - 19 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$4,456, price is now AU$2,902 per person
AU$2,902
per person
10 Oct - 14 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,452, price is now AU$1,000 per person
AU$1,000
per person
12 Nov - 16 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,070, price is now AU$743 per person
AU$743
per person
10 Oct - 14 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

Beach Terraces- Port Douglas

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,161, price is now AU$852 per person
AU$852
per person
12 Nov - 16 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
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Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
Price was AU$884, price is now AU$735 per person
AU$735
per person
28 Sept - 1 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$4,206, price is now AU$3,019 per person
AU$3,019
per person
29 Sept - 4 Oct
found 4 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,685, price is now AU$1,260 per person
AU$1,260
per person
28 Sept - 2 Oct
found 21 hours ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
North Cove Waterfront Suites

North Cove Waterfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,442, price is now AU$1,094 per person
AU$1,094
per person
28 Sept - 1 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,438, price is now AU$1,103 per person
AU$1,103
per person
30 Sept - 4 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Shara by Elysium Collection Palm Cove

Shara by Elysium Collection Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Price was AU$2,578, price is now AU$2,104 per person
AU$2,104
per person
30 Sept - 4 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SYD to CNS?
Around 5 hours and 46 minutes. Hey, all you lanky legs out there — get a seat with extra leg room. It'll be an investment for your knees.
Are there non-stop flights between Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and Cairns Airport?
Ahhh. Don't you just love companies competing for your hard-earned dollar? The route between Sydney Airport and Cairns Airport is a busy one. Check out Jetstar and Virgin Australia and find out who offers the hottest deal.
What airlines fly non-stop from Sydney Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Don't want the bother of switching planes to go from Mascot Airport to Cairns Airport? We hear ya. You can find several airlines that advertise direct flights. One favourite is Jetstar (JQ), which operates 30 flights on this route each month. Like to compare options? Knock yourself out. Try Virgin Australia (VA), which has 17 flights every month.
How many flights are flown between Mascot Airport and Cairns Airport?
You'll find no less than 19 flights connecting Mascot Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) every day. Yep, that's right, it's never too late to head off on a lastminute break to Cairns.
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.
Kingsford Smith Intl. to Cairns Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin city name
Sydney
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination city name
Cairns
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Virgin Australia
Distance
1960 km

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