Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney

One-way fares from $136 · CNS → SYD · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$136

Virgin Australia · Sun, 14 Mar

Cheapest month
March

from $136

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas

Flight time
2h 55m

1,960 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sydney

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $221
  2. December 2026 $146
  3. January 2027 $146
  4. March 2027 Cheapest $136
  5. May 2027 $162
  6. October 2027 $260

Cheapest dates in March 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Virgin Australia
Depart17:35 Sun, 14 MarCNS → SYD 3h 00m · Direct
$136one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:05 Thu, 11 MarCNS → SYD 3h 00m · Direct
$148one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:05 Tue, 23 MarCNS → SYD 3h 00m · Direct
$148one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart15:45 Sat, 6 MarCNS → SYD 3h 00m · Direct
$151one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart15:45 Mon, 1 MarCNS → SYD 3h 00m · Direct
$161one way, per person
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About flights from Cairns to Sydney

Cairns (CNS) and Sydney (SYD) are about 1,960 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 55m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $136, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $136 with Virgin Australia, departing Sunday 14 March 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $136 to $260.

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

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $136 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney?

A direct flight takes about 2h 55m. Cairns and Sydney are around 1,960 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Sydney?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas.

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