Cheap Flights From Kingsford Smith Intl. (SYD) To Cairns Intl. (CNS)

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Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

The cheapest flights to Cairns Intl. found within the past 7 days were CA $242 round trip and CA $151 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $242 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
CA $242
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at CA $242 found 16 hours ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $298 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
CA $298
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at CA $298 found 16 hours ago
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $304 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
CA $304
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Sep 13 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at CA $304 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 17
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $306 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $306
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, Aug 17, priced at CA $306 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $309 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $309
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at CA $309 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $312 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
CA $312
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at CA $312 found 16 hours ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $313 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $313
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at CA $313 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $314 Roundtrip, just found
CA $314
Roundtrip
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, Apr 26, priced at CA $314 just found
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $321 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $321
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Mon, May 11, priced at CA $321 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $323 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
CA $323
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at CA $323 found 16 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Multiple airlines advertise flights straight from Sydney Airport to CNS. Among these are Jetstar and Virgin Australia — look into them if you want to reach your destination sooner rather than later.
What airlines fly from SYD to Cairns Airport?
There are a few airlines that offer direct flights from Sydney Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS). Jetstar (JQ) is well-known, operating around 30 flights each month. If you want more choice, consider the deals on offer from Virgin Australia (VA). This airline operates 17 flights on the Sydney to Cairns route each month. Between the two, we're sure you'll find the flight to suit your needs.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Airfares offered on Friday tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity.ca in 2021. Purchasing your airfares on a Thursday or Saturday can also provide better value, however our advice if you're looking to save money is to avoid booking on a Wednesday or Sunday. Our data shows that those two days have the highest ticket values on average, so keep this in mind if you're browsing flight deals.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travellers may already know this, but earlier in the week is often the cheapest time to fly. Flights departing on a Monday are the cheapest of the week. Since flights towards the middle of the week tend to be more popular, this causes the prices to rise. This is why, on average, airfares booked on Travelocity.ca in 2021 were most expensive for Wednesday departures.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Here's the deal: It is typically possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity.ca up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 2-4 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.ca from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.