Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $494
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Dep.art Fri 06 FebRet.urn Mon 09 Feb$515
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Cheapest Sydney to Cairns Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$239
January 2026
$258
February 2026
$262
May 2026
$258
June 2026
$258
September 2026
$279
Average Sydney to Cairns Return Prices
These are the average prices for Sydney to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$840
January 2026
$474
February 2026
$437
March 2026
$417
April 2026
$687
May 2026
$376
June 2026
$425
July 2026
$442
Did you know...
- Cairns belongs to the same time zone as Sydney.
- Cairns has the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code of CNS.
- has the quickest flight between Sydney and Cairns taking 5 hrs 55 mins
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sydney?Currently, the cheapest month to travel from Sydney to Cairns is November/2026. You will pay the most in January/2026.
What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Sydney?Jetstar fly non-stop to Cairns from Sydney.
What is the cheapest airline to fly to Cairns from Sydney?The cheapest airline that flies from Sydney to Cairns is Virgin Australia.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Sydney?The best airline to fly to Cairns from Sydney is Cathay Pacific. Jetstar is the best if you would like non-stop flights.
How to get from Sydney to Cairns
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