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Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)

SYD — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

Cheapflights users flying from Sydney to Cairns on Qantas Airways typically fly into Cairns and depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Select your dates above for pricing.

Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns in 2024

Find detailed information about Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Qantas Airways to plan your journey from Sydney to Cairns. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

$304

One-way from

$226

Return from

$433
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Cheapest Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by Qantas Airways for travel from Sydney to Cairns. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches. The data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Fri 7/607:05SYD - CNS
1 stop12h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 9/608:00CNS - SYD
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$579
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Wed 26/615:00SYD - CNS
1 stop7h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 30/606:00CNS - SYD
2 stops11h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$835
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Sat 22/608:25SYD - CNS
2 stops14h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 27/610:50CNS - SYD
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$900
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Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns on Qantas Airways

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by Qantas Airways for travel from Sydney to Cairns. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days Cheapflights users made total of 536,630 searches. The data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Sat 6/715:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 29/715:50CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$784
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One-way Qantas Airways flights to Cairns from Sydney

Search for direct flight options from Sydney to Cairns specifically provided by Qantas Airways. Find affordable direct fares from Qantas Airways and compare prices with other airlines. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days Cheapflights users made total of 536,630 searches. The data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Tue 6/806:30SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$226
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Tue 20/806:00SYD - CNS
1 stop7h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$228
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Sat 31/806:05SYD - CNS
1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$239
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Average price of Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to Cairns

Plan your Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns is currently $231 while a return flight costs $784. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns in January, with an average price of $188. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns in June will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $280. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

January

$281

February

$283

March

$284

April

$293

May

$287

June

$419

July

$377

August

$317

September

$335

October

$292

November

$296

December

$299

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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Read reviews and see what other travellers are saying about their experiences with Qantas Airways. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing Qantas Airways for your next flight. Reviews last updated 16 May 2024.
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