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JQ Return flights from $278
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$278
Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$278
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Dep. Wed 23 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$278
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Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Tue 13 Oct$278
Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Wed 14 Oct$278
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$290
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$298
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Fri 18 Sep$298
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$298
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Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$298
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Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Mon 21 Sep$298
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$298
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Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$298
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$298
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Sat 10 Oct$298
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Sun 11 Oct$298
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Tue 13 Oct$298
Dep. Wed 30 SepRet. Wed 14 Oct$298
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$298
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Wed 07 Oct$298
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Tue 13 Oct$298
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Wed 14 Oct$298
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Sat 10 Oct$298

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Cheapest Cairns to Sydney Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Sydney return airfares.

July 2026
$190
February 2027
$112
March 2027
$310

Average Cairns to Sydney Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Sydney return airfares.

July 2026
$459
August 2026
$453
September 2026
$512
November 2026
$408
December 2026
$564
January 2027
$409
March 2027
$455
April 2027
$482

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Sydney?

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Sydney is $266.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Sydney is 23 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Sydney is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Sydney?

Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Sydney take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sydney?

The IATA code for Sydney is SYD. It is located in Australia at coordinates -33.93474, 151.166.

When should you book flights to Sydney?

From our data, you should book flights to Sydney 30 days out.

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