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VA Return flights from $264
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JQ,VA Return flights from $265
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QF,VA Return flights from $387
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QF Return flights from $472
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $495
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EK Return flights from $2,169
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Did you know...

  • Cairns to Sydney, the shortest one-way flight is 2 hours and 55 minutes flying
  • From Sydney to Cairns is 1,972 kilometres.
  • CNS is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code for Cairns.
  • Sydney International Airport Station train station is conveniently located to Sydney airport.

Questions and Answers

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

At the moment, the cheapest time of year to take a flight from Cairns to Sydney is October/2025.

What airlines fly direct to Sydney from Cairns?

Singapore Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Hawaiian Airlines fly non-stop between Cairns and Sydney.

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

The cheapest airline that flies to Sydney from Cairns is Virgin Australia.

What is the best airline to fly to Sydney from Cairns?

Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly to Sydney from Cairns and it flies direct. The best budget airline is Jetstar.

How to get from Cairns to Sydney
Cairns
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