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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

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, September/2025 is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns. You will pay the most in October/2025.

What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Sydney?

Singapore Airlines and Jetstar have direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

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

The cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns is Jetstar.

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

Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns and it flies non-stop. The best budget airline is Jetstar.

How to get from Sydney to Cairns
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