Cheap Flights from Sydney to Cairns
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Cheapest Sydney to Cairns Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$146
January 2026
$158
February 2026
$160
May 2026
$158
June 2026
$158
September 2026
$171
Average Sydney to Cairns Return Prices
These are the average prices for Sydney to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$514
January 2026
$290
February 2026
$267
March 2026
$255
April 2026
$420
May 2026
$230
June 2026
$260
July 2026
$270
Did you know...
- The nearest train station to Sydney airport is Sydney International Airport Station which is at Australia .
- Sydney to Cairns, the quickest return trip is 6 hours
- The distance between Sydney and Cairns is 1,972 kilometres.
- Cairns is in the same time zone as Sydney. The good news is that you won't feel jetlagged once you arrive.
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sydney?At the moment, the most affordable times in the year to take a flight to Cairns from Sydney are March/2026 and May/2026. January/2026 is the most expensive time to fly to Cairns from Sydney.
What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Sydney?Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and Jetstar have non-stop flights from Sydney to Cairns.
What is the cheapest airline to fly to Cairns from Sydney?Jetstar is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney to Cairns.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Sydney?The best airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns is Qatar Airways and it flies non-stop. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.
How to get from Sydney to Cairns
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