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Book cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney from $117

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Thu, 30 July - Thu, 6 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
252$
235$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 25 July - Sat, 25 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
268$
246$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 8 July - Wed, 15 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
270$
250$
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Thu, 3 Sept - Sat, 5 Sept
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
256$
250$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
262$
256$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 11 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - SYD
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
SYD - CNS
276$
256$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 23 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
126$
117$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 7 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
129$
117$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 21 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
129$
117$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 31 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
124$
122$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 4 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
125$
122$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 6 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - SYD
129$
127$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

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 at the end of June. Take advantage of this per
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Airlines that fly from Cairns to Sydney
Jetstar
Jetstar
184$
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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When do you want to depart from Cairns? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Sydney. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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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 $227. 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 $117. 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.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney?
The most popular months to book a trip from Cairns to Sydney are September, February and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Sydney?
The best time of the year to go to Sydney when flying from Cairns depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Sydney from Cairns in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cairns - Sydney.
How is the weather in Sydney compared to Cairns?
While in Cairns temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Sydney's temperatures can rise to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 14º ºC in Sydney, compared to the 22º ºC average in Cairns.

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