CA $123 Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Featured airlines

    Plan, book, fly with confidence
  • trending down icon
    Be in the know
    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon
    Book smarter
    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • payments icon
    Earn twice
    Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards

Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $123 for one-way flights and CA $257 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Jetstar
Jetstar
Jetstar
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Flight from Cairns to Sydney (CNS - SYD) route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Airlines serving
Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
CA $256
Distance
1960 km
Average flight time
2 hours 55 mins

Cairns to Sydney Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Cairns to Sydney 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Sydney from Cairns whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Emirates, Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, British Airways nonstop flights to Kingsford Smith Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Cairns to Sydney today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Cairns Intl., CNS to Kingsford Smith Intl., SYD 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Cairns to Sydney—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Sydney from Cairns currently is just CA $257 rising to CA $321.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in January when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Sydney  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Sydney from Cairns 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Sydney with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport?
If you’re planning on traveling from Cairns Airport to SYD, round-trip journeys start from CA $257. 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 kilometers. Set up a playlist of your favorite 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.
*Available to Expedia members.