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JQ Return flights from $73
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JQ,VA Return flights from $149
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VA Return flights from $150
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JQ,QF Return flights from $183
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QF Return flights from $231
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6E,QF Return flights from $237
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $252
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Dep. Sat 31 JanRet. Sat 07 Feb$253
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6E,JQ,QF Return flights from $344
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6E,JQ,VA Return flights from $355
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JQ,QN Return flights from $388
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Average Sydney to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for return airfares between Sydney and Cairns

December 2025
$484
January 2026
$269
February 2026
$272
March 2026
$233
April 2026
$401
May 2026
$213
June 2026
$241
July 2026
$250

Did you know...

  • CNS is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code for Cairns.
  • Cairns is in the same time zone as Sydney. So, you won't feel jetlagged once you arrive.
  • has the quickest flight from Sydney to Cairns taking 7 hrs 25 mins. Brisbane

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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