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Cheapest flight

$305

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$377

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

3h0

A flight from Cairns to Sydney takes on average 3h0.

Best time

July

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Sydney is July.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Sydney (Australia) from Cairns (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average ticket price of $147 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of November.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 13 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the company Virgin Australia to Sydney costs on average $421.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways and Jetstar Airways.

Price of flight tickets from Cairns to Sydney

Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $305 to $468
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $377
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: January
info departure city :
Cairns, Australia
airport :
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
local time :

Cairns is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Cairns, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 26°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 30°C.

The city of Cairns has 1 airport(s): Cairns

destination info :
Sydney, Australia
airports :
Sidney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Bankstown Airport (BWU)
local time :

Sydney is in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +11. In Sydney, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 24°C.

The city of Sydney (SYD) has 3 airport(s): Sidney-Kingsford Smith, Rose Bay Water and Bankstown

Useful info about Sydney

What is quietest tourist period to go to Sydney?

If you want to visit Sydney during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of July.

What is the most popular time to travel to Sydney?

In Sydney, the busiest tourist month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Cairns to Sydney?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 13 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Cairns to Sydney is Thursday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Cairns and Sydney?

When you leave, you can leave from Cairns, and you will arrive at Sidney-Kingsford Smith.

How to reach Cairns airport from the city centre?

This information is currently not available.

Are there other means of transport to go from Cairns to Sydney?

Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Cairns and Sydney?

In summer, the average temperature is 14°C in Sydney and 21°C in Cairns. The average rainfall in summer is 56 mm in Sydney and 31 mm in Cairns. In summer, it is warmer in Cairns and it rains less in Cairns. In winter, it is colder in Cairns and it rains more in Cairns.

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