€146 Cheap Flights Cairns to Sydney (CNS-SYD)

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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney (CNS-SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €146 for one-way flights and €269 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€269 Return, found 2 days ago
€269
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €269 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€289 Return, found 2 days ago
€289
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at €289 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€296 Return, found 2 days ago
€296
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €296 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€299 Return, found 2 days ago
€299
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €299 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€300 Return, found 2 days ago
€300
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at €300 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€302 Return, found 2 days ago
€302
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €302 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€324 Return, found 2 days ago
€324
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at €324 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€327 Return, found 2 days ago
€327
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €327 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€329 Return, found 2 days ago
€329
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 19 Jan, priced at €329 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
€332 Return, found 2 days ago
€332
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at €332 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €121 - €217 per traveller.
Cairns to Sydney route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Return price
€268
Distance
1960 km
Average flight time
3 hours 58 mins

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport?
If you're planning on travelling from Cairns Airport to SYD, round-trip journeys start from €269. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
You'll be in the air for a while, as the flight distance from Cairns to Sydney is 1,950 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite tunes before you leave home to stay entertained during the flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
Whether you need a return or one-way flight, you'll have your choice of airlines that will fly you straight from CNS to Mascot Airport. These are some of the most popular ones:

  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 95 monthly flights
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 78 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 56 monthly flights
  • Alliance Airlines - (QQ) with 4 monthly flights

Are Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from CNS to SYD appearing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

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