SYD to CNS

Sydney to Cairns flight ticket price

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SYD
Sydney (SYD), AustraliaKingsford Smith
CNS
Cairns (CNS), AustraliaCairns
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Cheapest fareA$311Virgin Australia
Fastest3h 10mgate to gate
Options today88flights on this route

Live flights for Thu, 06 Aug 2026

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Thu, 06 AugSYD to CNSA$311 Fri, 07 AugSYD to CNS Sat, 08 AugSYD to CNS Sun, 09 AugSYD to CNS Mon, 10 AugSYD to CNS Tue, 11 AugSYD to CNS Wed, 12 AugSYD to CNS
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Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-901
06:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
17H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 13h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$311
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-905
06:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
16H :50 M
1 Stop
BNE · 12h 50mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$311
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-909
07:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
16H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 12h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$311
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-917
08:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
15H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 11h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$311
total fare
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-943
13:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
10H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 6h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$335
total fare
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-1413
08:10
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
3H :15 M
Non Stop
11:25
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$339
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-1419
12:40
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
3H :15 M
Non Stop
15:55
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$339
total fare
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-1423
15:10
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
3H :15 M
Non Stop
18:25
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$339
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-901
06:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
5H :10 M
1 Stop
BNE · 1h 10mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
11:10
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$358
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-905
06:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
4H :40 M
1 Stop
BNE · 0h 40mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
11:10
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$358
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-951
15:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
8H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 4h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$358
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-913
07:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
15H :50 M
1 Stop
BNE · 11h 50mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$383
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-925
09:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
14H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 10h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$383
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-933
10:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
12H :50 M
1 Stop
BNE · 8h 50mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$383
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-973
18:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
5H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 1h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$383
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-922
09:45
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
3H :10 M
Non Stop
12:55
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$404
total fare
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-1818
10:35
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
3H :10 M
Non Stop
13:45
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$408
total fare
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-957
16:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
7H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 3h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$413
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-504
07:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
9H :55 M
1 Stop
BNE · 5h 50mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
16:55
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$417
total fare
Non Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-931
10:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
13H :20 M
1 Stop
BNE · 9h 20mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
23:20
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$441
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-524
12:05
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
4H :50 M
1 Stop
BNE · 0h 45mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
16:55
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$480
total fare
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-985
19:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
13H :10 M
1 Stop
BNE · 9h 10mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
08:40
2026-08-07
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$499
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces

Recommended hotels in Cairns

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Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
4.0Very GoodLive availability

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

- 49-61 Little Pease Street 4870 Manoora QL AU,

Free WiFiACBreakfast
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A$77per night+ taxes if applicable
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Bohemia Resort Cairns
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Bohemia Resort Cairns

- 231 Mcleod Street 4870 Cairns North QL Australia,

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Hotel Tropiq
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Hotel Tropiq

- 179 Sheridan Street CairnsTropical NorthQueensland 4870 ,

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A$116per night+ taxes if applicable
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1 Night • 3 Star

Hotel Tropiq
4.0Very GoodLive availability

Hotel Tropiq

- 179 Sheridan Street 179 Sheridan Street 4870 Cairns Australia,

Free WiFiACBreakfast
Room availability is checked live
A$123per night+ taxes if applicable
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1 Night • 4 Star

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-901
06:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
10H :10 M
1 Stop
BNE · 6h 10mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
16:10
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$508
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-905
06:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
9H :40 M
1 Stop
BNE · 5h 40mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
16:10
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$508
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-909
07:00
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
9H :10 M
1 Stop
BNE · 5h 10mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
16:10
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$508
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-913
07:30
2026-08-06
Sydney (SYD)AustraliaKingsford Smith
8H :40 M
1 Stop
BNE · 4h 40mBrisbane (BNE), Australia
16:10
2026-08-06
Cairns (CNS)AustraliaCairns
A$508
total fare
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
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Fare highlights

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Lowest fare A$311 Virgin Australia 06:00
Earliest departure A$311 Virgin Australia 06:00
Shortest duration A$404 Qantas Airways 09:45
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 A$311 Virgin Australia at 06:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 A$335 Virgin Australia at 13:00
Evening 18:00-23:59 A$383 Virgin Australia at 18:00

Sydney to Cairns route details

Sydney (SYD)

Kingsford Smith

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -33.94609832763672

Longitude: 151.177001953125

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -16.885799408

Longitude: 145.755004883

Distance: Sydney (SYD), Australia to Cairns (CNS), Australia - 1,972.68 km
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Approx route distance: 1,972.68 km.

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Find the Lowest airfare from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest Fare Fare Date Airline Departure
Lowest Airfare Today A$311 06/08/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days A$305 14/08/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days A$296 13/10/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00

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Sydney to Cairns Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Sydney and Cairns is approximately 1,973 KM. The flight duration ranges from 3H :10 M up to 17H :20 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.

Sydney to Cairns Flight Schedule and Timing

Around 88 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Sydney at 06:00, while the last night flight leaves at 20:30. Flights depart from Kingsford Smith and land at Cairns.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight Details Information
Route Sydney to Cairns
Aerial Distance 1,973 KM
Flight Duration 3H :10 M - 17H :20 M
Airport Codes Sydney - SYD, Cairns - CNS
Total Flights Available 88 flights (5 direct)
First Flight Departure Departs at 06:00
Last Flight Departure Departs at 20:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) 28 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) 30 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) 12 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) 15 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) 3 direct/indirect flights

Airport Information & Terminals

SYD: Sydney Airport. Sydney airport is comparatively close to the city. Airport train is practical for the CBD; taxis and app rides are better for Bondi, eastern suburbs, family luggage or late arrivals.

CNS: Cairns airport. Cairns airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
Frequently asked questions - Sydney to Cairns flights
Yes, booking flights in advance helps you secure cheap flight tickets. Comparing air ticket prices 3–4 weeks early gives you better visibility of airline timings, baggage policies, and fare rules before high-demand periods push prices up.
The approximate direct air distance between Sydney (SYD) and Cairns (CNS) is 1,972.68 km. The actual flight duration and route path vary depending on airline schedules and wind conditions.
Non-stop flight availability depends on the airline schedule and departure date. You can filter the live search results by stops to view direct flights, one-stop connections, and transit flights instantly.
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