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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns

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JQ Return flights from $231
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
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Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$231
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$238
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$238
Dep. Sun 19 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$238
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$238
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$238
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$238
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$240
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 05 Sep$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 23 Sep$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 09 Sep$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 02 Sep$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 03 Sep$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$241
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$241
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 09 Sep$241
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 10 Sep$241
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 02 Sep$241

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 $231.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Cairns is 28 July 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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