Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Amazing SYD to CNS Flight Deals

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Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$242 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$242
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at AU$242 found 6 days ago
Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$259 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$259
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$259 found 5 days ago
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$274 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$274
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at AU$274 found 5 days ago
Sat, 18 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$276 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$276
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 18 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 21 Apr, priced at AU$276 found 6 days ago
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$279 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$279
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at AU$279 found 4 days ago
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
AU$281 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$281
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 22 Apr from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at AU$281 found 5 days ago

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Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,037, price is now AU$755 per person
AU$755
per person
11 Apr - 15 Apr
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$2,803, price is now AU$1,476 per person
AU$1,476
per person
11 Apr - 15 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

Beachfront 3-bed With Pool & Stunning Ocean Views

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,886, price is now AU$1,107 per person
AU$1,107
per person
23 Apr - 28 Apr
found 12 hours 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$1,193, price is now AU$784 per person
AU$784
per person
11 Apr - 15 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,238, price is now AU$853 per person
AU$853
per person
23 May - 28 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,094, price is now AU$767 per person
AU$767
per person
23 May - 28 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
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Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,064, price is now AU$781 per person
AU$781
per person
12 Apr - 18 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,547, price is now AU$1,031 per person
AU$1,031
per person
12 Apr - 18 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Amaroo at Trinity

Amaroo at Trinity

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,263, price is now AU$931 per person
AU$931
per person
12 Apr - 18 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,279, price is now AU$1,003 per person
AU$1,003
per person
12 Apr - 18 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,222, price is now AU$971 per person
AU$971
per person
12 Apr - 18 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
201 Lake Street Apartments

201 Lake Street Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,345, price is now AU$1,071 per person
AU$1,071
per person
12 Apr - 18 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return 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
Jetstar
Distance
1960 km

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