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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Sydney

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of April. Take advantage of this per

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Airlines that fly from Cairns to Sydney

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

10%Trains are 10% more expensive in Sydney than in Cairns.

Cairns$5.00

Sydney$5.60

MealMid-priced restaurant

40%The average meal is 40% more expensive in Sydney than in Cairns.

Cairns$22.00

Sydney$30.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

50%Taxis are 50% more expensive in Sydney than in Cairns.

Cairns$3.70

Sydney$5.40

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

13%Coffee in Sydney is 13% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$6.25

Sydney$5.45

Distance: 1961 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Sydney

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Sydney?

The total flight time between Cairns and Sydney is of around 2 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,960.97 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

When you fly from Cairns to Sydney the average price is $225.67. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Sydney is $105. At Opodo 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 Sydney expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Sydney costs an average of 5.40 AUD, 46% more expensive than Cairns, with a fare of 3.70 AUD,

while train tickets costs 12% more in Sydney: 5.60 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 30.00 AUD in Sydney, 36% more than the 22.00 AUD in Cairns.

The price of the coffee is around 13% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 5.45 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Sydney?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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