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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

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Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
149$
140$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 3
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
149$
140$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
150$
141$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
152$
143$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
152$
143$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 14
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
174$
164$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Mar 5
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
-17 %
66$
55$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 19
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
-17 %
67$
56$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 14
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
-17 %
67$
56$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 11
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
-17 %
67$
56$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Mar 10
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
70$
66$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Feb 1
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
75$
69$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Flying Time2 h and 58 mWhen flying from Cairns to Sydney, this can take around 2 h and 58 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$55The best price for flights from Cairns to Sydney offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportCairns AirportCairns Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Cairns to Sydney
Arrival AirportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportYou'll land at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport when flying from Cairns to Sydney
Peak seasonJulyJuly is the busiest time to fly from Cairns to Sydney according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeVirgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) that fly from Cairns to Sydney
Best time to bookJanuaryJanuary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Sydney from Cairns according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in Sydney costs roughly the same as in Cairns.
Cairns$3.30
Sydney$3.30
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Sydney costs roughly the same as in Cairns.
Cairns$17.18
Sydney$18.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
40%A taxi fare in Sydney is 40% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$6.61
Sydney$3.97
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
14%Coffee in Sydney is 14% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$4.20
Sydney$3.63
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.52 AUD
1 AUD = 0.67 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/19
Distance: 1219 miles
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city center: 3 miles
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city center: 5 miles

Are you planning to travel to Sydney for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Cairns. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Sydney and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Sydney

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Cairns to Sydney, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Sydney is $55. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Sydney more expensive than Cairns to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Sydney costs an average of 3.97 USD , 40% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 6.61 USD,
while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Sydney and Cairns: $ 3.30 USD.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.00 USD in Sydney, 5% more than the 17.18 USD in Cairns.
The price of the coffee is around 14% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 3.63 USD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 4.20 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Cairns to Sydney?
The most popular months to book a trip from Cairns to Sydney are January, February and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Sydney?
The best time of the year to visit Sydney depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Sydney from Cairns in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and January. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, June and May are the months with fewer searches for Cairns - Sydney.
How long does the flight from Cairns to Sydney take?
Flight length from Cairns to Sydney is around 02:58 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,975 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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