FlightsHotelsFlight + HotelCar rental
eDreams is now available in the following countries:
Europe
DEDeutschland (€)PTPortugal (€)FRFrance (€)UKUnited Kingdom (£)CHSchweiz - Deutsch (CHF)CHSuisse - Français (CHF)CHSvizzera - Italiano (CHF)ITItalia (€)ESEspaña (€)NLNederland (€)
Asia
JPJapan (￥)QAQatar - العربية (ر.ق.)QAQatar - English (QAR)SGSingapore ($)INIndia (₹)KRSouth Korea (₩)
Oceania
NZNew Zealand ($)AUAustralia ($)
America
CACanada - Français ($)CACanada - English ($)USEstados Unidos ($)CLChile ($)MXMéxico ($)COColombia ($)ARArgentina (US$)
Or you can visit ourglobal site
  1. Flights
  2. Australia
  3. Cairns
  4. Sydney - Cairns

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

Flights
Hotels
Flight + Hotel
Car rental
Date
Date
1
Spring Deals end in
-
Days
-
Hours
-
Minutes
-
Seconds
CODE: SPRING15USGet $15 off your flight when you try Prime. Apply it at checkout!
bbb
We are proud to be a BBB® Accredited Business

Explore the best deals

Discover the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns
emptyFilter
Filter by
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, Apr 24
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
145$
136$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
154$
145$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 21
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
155$
146$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
155$
146$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Mar 29 - Sat, Apr 4
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
156$
147$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, May 17 - Thu, May 21
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
156$
147$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Apr 5
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
76$
72$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Mar 24
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
75$
73$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, May 22
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
77$
75$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Apr 18
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
77$
75$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Apr 21
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
77$
75$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, May 15
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
SYD - CNS
78$
76$
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 Sydney to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. 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.
Filter by
week: Mar 9 - Mar 15
Flights from just $94
$94
$97
$98
$139
$123
$97
$96
$100
$96
$96
$94
$108
MarchAprilMay
Flying Time3 h and 5 mWhen flying from Sydney to Cairns, this can take around 3 h and 5 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$72The best price for flights from Sydney to Cairns offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportSydney Kingsford Smith AirportWhen flying from Sydney to Cairns
Destination airportCairns AirportFor the route 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 routeJetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) that fly from Sydney to Cairns
One-way average Price158.66A flight from Sydney to Cairns at eDreams will cost around 158.66, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchMarch 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
6%Trains in Cairns are 6% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$3.76
Cairns$3.55
MealMid-priced restaurant
27%A meal in Cairns is 27% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.
Sydney$21.31
Cairns$15.62
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
26%A taxi fare in Cairns is 26% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney$3.55
Cairns$2.63
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
16%Coffee is 16% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.
Sydney$3.84
Cairns$4.44
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.41 AUD
1 AUD = 0.72 USD
Last revised on Thu, 03/5
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!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to Cairns?
When you fly from Sydney to Cairns the average price is 158.66. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Sydney to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns is $72. 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 an average of 2.63 USD , 26% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 3.55 USD,
while train tickets cost 6% less at Cairns: $ 3.55 USD versus $ 3.76 USD at Sydney.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.62 USD euros in Cairns, 27% less than the 21.31 USD euros in Sydney.
The price of the coffee is around 16% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 4.44 USD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 3.84 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.

Plan your trip

Popular Flight RoutesAlternative routes