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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney from C$ 96

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6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 191Jetstar
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Tue, 18 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 200Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 218Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
3:35 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 222Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
6:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 238Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
6:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 254Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
2:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 261
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
5:35 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
5h 00m1 stop
C$ 284Virgin Australia
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
6:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.CNS-SYD
6h 40m1 stop
2:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 312Virgin Australia
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
11:40 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.CNS-SYD
9h 25m1 stop
2:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 313Virgin Australia
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Sat, 4 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
C$ 96Jetstar
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Wed, 19 Mar
6:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
C$ 102Jetstar
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Fri, 14 Mar
3:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
C$ 106Virgin Australia
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Thu, 27 Mar
5:35 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
C$ 122Virgin Australia
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Sun, 16 Mar
9:45 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.CNS-SYD
10h 05m1 stop
C$ 178
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Fri, 14 Mar
5:30 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.CNS-SYD
2h 55mdirect
C$ 228Qantas Airways
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Mon, 6 Jan
6:30 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.CNS-SYD
10h 55m1 stop
C$ 231Qantas Airways
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Thu, 9 Jan
7:00 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.CNS-SYD
10h 40m2 stops
C$ 738
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Fri, 14 Mar
12:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.CNS-SYD
29h 25m2 stops
C$ 7,692Qatar Airways
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Tue, 31 Dec
12:00 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.CNS-SYD
30h 25m2 stops
C$ 8,714Qatar Airways
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Sat, 4 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 468Jetstar
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Sun, 24 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 191Jetstar
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Tue, 18 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 200Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 218Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
3:35 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 222Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
6:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 238Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
6:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 254Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
2:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 261
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
6:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
3:35 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 280Jetstar
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Thu, 12 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
6:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.CNS-SYD
3h 00mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.SYD-CNS
3h 05mdirect
C$ 354Jetstar
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Sun, 5 Jan - Thu, 9 Jan
7:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.CNS-SYD
2h 55mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.SYD-CNS
3h 00mdirect
C$ 369Jetstar
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Thu, 12 Dec - Thu, 19 Dec

Jetstar flights from Cairns to Sydney

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Sydney flight tickets
Jetstar
18 Feb
CNS6:40 a.m.Cairns
3h 00m
SYD10:40 a.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
22 Feb
SYD6:00 a.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00m
CNS8:00 a.m.Cairns
Jetstar
13 Jan
CNS6:40 a.m.Cairns
3h 00m
SYD10:40 a.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
15 Jan
SYD8:25 p.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 05m
CNS10:30 p.m.Cairns
Jetstar
19 Jan
CNS6:40 a.m.Cairns
3h 00m
SYD10:40 a.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
23 Jan
SYD6:00 a.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00m
CNS8:00 a.m.Cairns

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sydney

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Sydney flight tickets
Virgin Australia
16 Jan
CNS5:35 p.m.Cairns
3h 00m
SYD9:35 p.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
19 Jan
SYD7:00 a.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
5h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:00 a.m.Cairns
Virgin Australia
14 Mar
CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns
6h 40m
1 stop
SYD1:40 p.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
14 Mar
SYD2:40 p.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 05m
CNS4:45 p.m.Cairns
Virgin Australia
4 Jan
CNS11:40 a.m.Cairns
9h 25m
1 stop
SYD10:05 p.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
11 Jan
SYD2:40 p.m.Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 05m
CNS4:45 p.m.Cairns

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Sydney

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sydney?

May. The cheapest time of year to fly to Sydney from Cairns is May. The most expensive is December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Sydney?

Cairns to Sydney flights are currently only available in the afternoon

What is the cheapest Cairns to Sydney flight route?

Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith. Fly from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith for the best Cairns - Sydney flight prices

How far in advance should you book Cairns to Sydney flights?

57 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Cairns to Sydney is approximately 57 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Sydney flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Cairns to Sydney.

How have Cairns to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Cairns to Sydney flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

C$ 96

Fastest flight time

2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Sydney

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Sydney from Cairns in the past 72 hours is C$ 96. The best round-trip flight deal from Cairns to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 191.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Sydney takes 2h 55m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Sydney every day.
There is 1 airport near Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

  • How far is Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?

    The distance between Cairns and Sydney Kingsford Smith is about 1960.5 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Sydney?


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