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Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $123 for one-way flights and CA $246 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin airport | Kingsford Smith Intl. |
Destination airport | Cairns Intl. |
Airlines serving | Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia |
Roundtrip price | CA $246 |
Distance | 1960 km |
Average flight time | 3 hours 9 mins |
Sydney to Cairns Flights
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