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Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flight prices

A quick snapshot of Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) fares — lowest and typical prices plus the cheapest months and weekdays to fly, the airlines on the route and the usual duration.

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180 AUD

Range observed: 120–1 990 AUD

Estimated median price for a one-way ticket

Departure date (median): May 16, 2026
Based on OTA logs: Sep 16, 2025

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Price graph and price trends for Kingsford Smith International Airport-Cairns International
Weekly price trend
Today
2026
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Week
32
36
40
44
48
52
4
8
12
AUD 87–117
AUD 118–149
AUD 150–180
AUD 181–212
AUD 213–244
Monthly price summary
June
July
AugustBest price
September
October
November
December
JanuaryMost expensive
February
March
April

Ticket prices for Sydney to Cairns (June 2025 - April 2026) are shown here with weekly or monthly averages to indicate cheaper and more expensive periods.

Source: Flightprices.com & Kayak.com
Forecast updated: June 26, 2025.
Flight information
SYD → CNS
Flight frequency
58 flights/week
Type
Direct flight
Duration
3 hours 5 minutes
Airlines with non-stop flights on this route:
Jetstar logo Jetstar Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia Qantas logo Qantas
FAQ – Sydney (SYD) → Cairns (CNS)

Yes — Jetstar operates non-stop low-cost flights between Sydney and Cairns.

Based on recent price logs, the cheapest month(s) is November 2025. Use the monthly view above to spot the dip weeks.

From our previous flight searches the average price is around 180 (AUD).

Based on price logs for the next 12 months, the cheapest day(s) to depart is Tuesday. Compare weekdays in the fare calendar to target these departures.

Usually yes, but not always. Check both options — you can easily switch between them in our widget.

For domestic routes like SYD-CNS, good deals often appear a few weeks out. Watch for sales and avoid peak dates.
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