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Fly from Sydney to Cairns

Looking for flights from Sydney to Cairns but not sure about the details yet? We've got you covered. According to our own flight data, the lowest available fare for this route was $ 184. And did you know that the average flight time to Cairns is 3h 17m? We gathered some more statistics to help you choose your best flight.

All the information on this page is based on historical data, from bookings made with us in the last 12 months and offers no guarantees for future flight prices.

Top airlines

The carriers below are your best bet for economy flights from Sydney to Cairns. JetStar leads the pack with the lowest average price in the last 12 months.

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FAQ

In the last 12 months, the average price for a return flight in economy class from Sydney to Cairns was $ 724. For one way flights the average price landed on $ 358. Depending on the time of the year, cabin class, airline, seat availability and many other factors, these prices are subject to change.
This can differ depending on the type of flight. For direct flights the average time is 3h 17m, while for stopover flights the time can go up to 6h 42m
The earliest flight from Sydney to Cairns departs on Friday at 07:00
The latest flight from Sydney to Cairns departs on Wednesday at 20:00
Our data shows that multiple airlines fly directly from Sydney to Cairns. The main ones are: JetStar,Qantas,Virgin Australia
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns has historically been June
The cheapest airline, based on our historical data, is JetStar, with an average price of $ 184
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