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Do you need to catch a flight to Cairns? Check out our domestic flights to Cairns. If Cairns is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Sydney from United States (USA) and flights to Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Cairns

Did you know...

  • Sydney belongs to the same time zone as Cairns. So, you shouldn't feel jetlagged once you arrive.
  • The Bloomfield Wilderness Lodge PTY Ltd. located at Tom McDonald Dr, Cairns is the nearest hotel to Cairns airport.
  • From Cairns to Sydney is 1,972 km.

Questions and Answers

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

At the moment, the cheapest months to take a flight to Sydney from Cairns are February/2026 and March/2026. September/2026 is the most expensive time of year to fly to Sydney from Cairns.

What airlines fly direct to Sydney from Cairns?

Qantas Airways and Jetstar fly non-stop between Cairns and Sydney.

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

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

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

The best airline to fly from Cairns to Sydney is Emirates. For direct flights then Qantas Airways is best. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Cairns to Sydney
Cairns
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