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 $289 round trip and CA $123 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 24
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $289 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
CA $289
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Feb 21 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, Feb 24, priced at CA $289 found 5 days ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $296 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
CA $296
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, Feb 19, priced at CA $296 found 6 days ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $324 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
CA $324
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, Feb 19, priced at CA $324 found 6 days ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $328 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $328
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at CA $328 found 1 day ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $331 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
CA $331
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, Feb 19, priced at CA $331 found 6 days ago
Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 7
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $335 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $335
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Jan 31 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at CA $335 found 1 day ago
Sun, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 24
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $338 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
CA $338
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Feb 21 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Wed, Feb 24, priced at CA $338 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $346 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $346
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at CA $346 found 1 day ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $352 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $352
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at CA $352 found 1 day ago
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
SYD
Sydney
CNS
Cairns
CA $356 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
CA $356
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Feb 11 from Sydney to Cairns, returning Fri, Feb 19, priced at CA $356 found 6 days ago

Cairns Intl. flight + hotel packages - economy flights

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The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns

3 out of 5
Price was CA $546, price is now CA $440 per person
CA $440
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Price was CA $1,635, price is now CA $1,031 per person
CA $1,031
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Price was CA $600, price is now CA $492 per person
CA $492
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Amaroo at Trinity

Amaroo at Trinity

4 out of 5
Price was CA $641, price is now CA $534 per person
CA $534
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was CA $565, price is now CA $476 per person
CA $476
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
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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.