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Cheapest Cairns to Sydney Return Prices

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

December 2025
$145
January 2026
$145
February 2026
$250
April 2026
$162
May 2026
$162
June 2026
$175
August 2026
$162

Average Cairns to Sydney Return Prices

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

December 2025
$373
January 2026
$258
February 2026
$240
March 2026
$224
May 2026
$215

Did you know...

  • 5 hours and 55 minutes is the quickest return flight between Cairns and Sydney
  • The closest hotel to Sydney airport is The Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel at 8 Arrival Court, Mascot .
  • Sydney is in the same time zone as Cairns.

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
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