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

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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
131$
123$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 6
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
138$
129$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
139$
130$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 15
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
140$
131$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
146$
137$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 31
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
234$
218$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 15
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
-17 %
66$
55$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jan 31
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
-17 %
66$
55$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Feb 12
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
68$
64$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Feb 23
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
81$
79$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 23
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
SYD - CNS
128$
120$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns

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DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Flying Time3 h and 9 mWhen flying from Sydney to Cairns, this can take around 3 h and 9 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$55The best price for flights from Sydney to Cairns offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportSydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport)Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) is where you'll take off when flying from Sydney to Cairns
Arrival AirportCairns International AirportYou'll land at Cairns International Airport when flying from Sydney to Cairns
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeVirgin Australia, JetstarAirline(s) that fly from Sydney to Cairns
Best time to bookJanuaryJanuary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Cairns from Sydney according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Sydney.
Sydney$3.30
Cairns$3.30
MealMid-priced restaurant
5%A meal in Cairns is 5% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.
Sydney$18.00
Cairns$17.18
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
67%Taxis are 67% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.
Sydney$3.96
Cairns$6.61
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
20%Coffee is 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.
Sydney$3.63
Cairns$4.20
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.52 AUD
1 AUD = 0.67 USD
Last revised on Sat, 12/6
Distance: 1219 miles
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city center: 5 miles
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city center: 3 miles

Are you planning to travel to Cairns for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Sydney. 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 Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns

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 Sydney to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns 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 Cairns more expensive than Sydney to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 6.61 USD, 67% more expensive than Sydney, with a fare of $ 3.96 USD,
while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Cairns and Sydney: $ 3.30 USD.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 17.18 USD euros in Cairns, 5% less than the 18.00 USD euros in Sydney.
The price of the coffee is around 16% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 4.20 USD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 3.63 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns?
The most popular months to book a trip from Sydney to Cairns are January, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Sydney to Cairns?
The best time of the year to visit Cairns depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, March is the best month to fly to Cairns from Sydney in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and April. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, November and December are the months with fewer searches for Sydney - Cairns.
How long does the flight from Sydney to Cairns take?
Flight length from Sydney to Cairns is around 03:09 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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