Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest flight

$439

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

Average price of a round trip

$546

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

Flight duration

3h4

A flight from Sydney to Cairns takes on average 3h4.

Best time

September

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cairns is September.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Cairns (Australia) from Sydney (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 $269 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of December, October and November.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 86 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Jetstar Airways. A ticket from the company Jetstar Airways to Cairns costs on average $545.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.

Price of flight tickets from Sydney to Cairns

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

  • Flight ticket prices range from $439 to $743
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $546
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Sydney, Australia
airports :
Sidney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Bankstown Airport (BWU)
local time :

Sydney is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Sydney, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 22°C.

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

destination info :
Cairns, Australia
airport :
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
local time :

Cairns is in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Cairns, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 26°C.

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

Useful info about Cairns

What is quietest tourist period to go to Cairns?

If you want to visit Cairns during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of September.

What is the most popular time to travel to Cairns?

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

When should I book my flight from Sydney to Cairns?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 86 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 13 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 9% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns is Saturday.

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

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

How to reach Sydney airport from the city centre?

The airport Sidney-Kingsford Smith is located 9 km, Rose Bay Water is located 6 km or Bankstown is located 22 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..

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

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

Are there big differences in weather between Sydney and Cairns?

In summer, the average temperature is 21°C in Cairns and 14°C in Sydney. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Cairns and 56 mm in Sydney. 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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