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$133+ Cheap flights to Cairns

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29 Dec — 5 Jan1
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Flights to Cairns in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 24 December 2024.

Return from

$214

One-way from

$136

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$474
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/2-18/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:25SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Thu 9/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 23/12$363
Tue 31/1211:00SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/118:20CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12$370
Tue 31/1211:00SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Thu 9/111:40CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12$394
Tue 24/1219:15SYD - CNS
1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 30/1217:50CNS - SYD
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/12$736
Tue 24/1213:55SYD - CNS
2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/1212:45CNS - SYD
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/12$4,266

Find flights to Cairns within your budget

Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 24 December 2024.

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SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

06:00-08:00

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Tue 18/2

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

14:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

18:20-22:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$261

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

14:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Sun 9/3

11:40-18:10

1 stop5h 30m

$342

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/2

09:45-11:50

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Mon 10/2

12:45-20:00

1 stop6h 15m

$486

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/1

20:25-22:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$133

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

14:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

$146

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

21:30-08:20

1 stop11h 50m

$216

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/1

14:45-16:50

Nonstop3h 05m

$339

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Cairns is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 3 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cairns

The most flights from Sydney to Cairns are scheduled on a Friday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $124

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $124

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $166

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns are Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 24 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar to Cairns. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
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Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
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Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
810 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre. There are 35 flights from Sydney to Cairns per day from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Rex is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $117, while return flights cost around $126.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $1,221, however they can be found for as little as $79.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Townsville offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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