S$109 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney

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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sydney (CNS-SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$109 for one-way flights and S$224 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$224 Return, found 1 day ago
S$224
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 26 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at S$224 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$233 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$233
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$233 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$240 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$240
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$240 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$249 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$249
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$249 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$251 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$251
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$251 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$258 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$258
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$258 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$267 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$267
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$267 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$271 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$271
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 27 Apr, priced at S$271 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$319 Return, found 2 days ago
S$319
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$319 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
S$545 Return, found 1 day ago
S$545
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 26 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Thu, 30 Apr, priced at S$545 found 1 day ago

Alternative airports near Sydney

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kingsford Smith Intl. SYD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from S$367
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from S$367

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport?
If you're planning on travelling from Cairns Airport to SYD, round-trip journeys start from S$224. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
You'll be in the air for a while, as the flight distance from Cairns to Sydney is 1,950 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite tunes before you leave home to stay entertained during the flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
Whether you need a return or one-way flight, you'll have your choice of airlines that will fly you straight from CNS to Mascot Airport. These are some of the most popular ones:

  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 95 monthly flights
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 78 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 56 monthly flights
  • Alliance Airlines - (QQ) with 4 monthly flights

Are Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from CNS to SYD appearing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
S$224
Distance
1960 km
Average flight time
2 hours 55 mins

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