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Flight deals from Sydney to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 125 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.125 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 125 €, select.
Cairns.140 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 140 €, select.
Cairns.142 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Cairns.142 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Cairns.143 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Cairns.144 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 144 €, select.
Cairns.144 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 144 €, select.
Cairns.147 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 147 €, select.
Cairns.148 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 148 €, select.
Cairns.153 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Cairns.153 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Cairns.161 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 161 €, select.
Cairns.164 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 164 €, select.
Cairns.165 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Cairns.165 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Cairns.167 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from 201 €
Jul
from 125 €
Aug
from 148 €
Sep
from 142 €
Oct
from 183 €
Nov
from 165 €
Dec
from 165 €
Jan
from 186 €
Feb
from 143 €
Mar
from 144 €
Apr
from 153 €
May
from 186 €

Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns

Sydney to Cairns: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Cairns below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairns.

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Sydney to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found125 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week732

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Cairns is 125 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Cairns.
Qatar Airways, Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Sydney to Cairns.
As of June 2026, there are 366 flights per week flying from Sydney to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cairns is Jetstar .

How to find cheap flights to Cairns (CNS) from Sydney (SYDA)in 2026

Looking for cheap tickets from Sydney to Cairns? Return tickets start from 125 € and one-way flights to Cairns from Sydney start from 59 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Sydney to Cairns. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Cairns from Sydney from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Cairns start from 59 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Sydney-Cairns flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best SYDA-CNS ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Cairns from Sydney.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Sydney and Cairns? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Qatar Airways
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    Air New Zealand
    Virgin Australia
    IndiGo
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    Singapore Airlines
    Cathay Pacific
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Sydney and Cairns. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Cairns, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Sydney to Cairns flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns is July.
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