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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns

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JQ Return flights from $241
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$241
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$241
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Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$248
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$248
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$248
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$248
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$258
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$258
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$258
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$258
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$258
Dep. Wed 16 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$258
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$258
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$258
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$258
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$258
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Wed 23 Sep$258
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$258
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Fri 18 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Thu 24 Sep$261
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$261
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Thu 24 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Fri 18 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$268
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$268
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$268
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 14 Oct$268
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 21 Oct$268
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$268
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Thu 24 Sep$268

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Sydney to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026
$190
August 2026
$355
September 2026
$224
January 2027
$242
February 2027
$112
March 2027
$467

Average Sydney to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026
$524
August 2026
$471
September 2026
$435
October 2026
$484
November 2026
$404
December 2026
$524
January 2027
$429
February 2027
$408
March 2027
$401
April 2027
$459

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Cairns cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Cairns is $241.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Cairns is 08 September 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Cairns?

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

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Cairns?

The IATA code for Cairns is CNS. It is located in Australia at coordinates -16.87469, 145.7537.

When should you book flights to Cairns?

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

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