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JQ,VA Return flights from $163
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VA Return flights from $189
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QF,VA Return flights from $248
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QF Return flights from $321
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JQ,ZL Return flights from $365
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PX,VA Return flights from $594
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FJ,VA Return flights from $711
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Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Cairns from United States (USA) and flights to Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney


Cheapest Sydney to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Cairns return airfares.

December 2025
$148
January 2026
$160
February 2026
$162
May 2026
$160
June 2026
$160
September 2026
$173

Average Sydney to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Cairns return airfares.

December 2025
$519
January 2026
$293
February 2026
$270
March 2026
$257
April 2026
$424
May 2026
$232
June 2026
$262
July 2026
$273

Did you know...

  • From Cairns to Sydney is 1,972 km.
  • Sydney has the IATA code of SYD.
  • The closest hotel to Sydney airport is The Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel located at 8 Arrival Court, Mascot .
  • Sydney belongs to the same time zone as Cairns. So, you shouldn't feel jetlagged when you get there.

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sydney?

At the moment, April/2026 is the lowest-price month to fly to Cairns from Sydney. October/2026 is the most expensive month to fly to Cairns from Sydney.

What airlines fly non-stop to Cairns from Sydney?

Jetstar have direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest airline that flies from Sydney to Cairns is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Sydney?

The best airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns is Emirates. Jetstar is the best for direct flights.

How to get from Sydney to Cairns
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