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$104+ Cheap flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, 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 16 April 2025.

Return from

$206

One-way from

$104

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 16 April 2025.

Sat 10/506:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 13/506:45CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 15/4$206
Sat 2/819:45SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/819:15CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$236
Wed 20/808:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 25/816:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/4$238
Fri 1/807:05SYD - CNS
1 stop6h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 4/817:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$460

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 16 April 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

06:10-09:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Tue 13/5

06:45-09:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$206

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

19:45-22:50

Nonstop3h 05m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$236

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/8

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Fri 22/8

19:15-22:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$238

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

07:05-13:45

1 stop6h 40m

Cairns

Mon 4/8

17:35-20:30

Nonstop2h 55m

$460

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

06:10-09:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$104

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

08:10-11:25

Nonstop3h 15m

$123

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

09:45-12:55

Nonstop3h 10m

$257

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

21:20-13:10

2 stops15h 50m

$356

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

17:55-16:40

2 stops22h 45m

$981

SydneyCairns

SYD - CNS

SYDCNS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

22:00-22:50

3 stops24h 50m

$1,117

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Best time to book a flight to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns

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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Cairns is 62 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 5 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 30 March 2025.

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 Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cairns

The most flights from Sydney to Cairns are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 $120

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $134

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $166

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns are Jetstar, Virgin Australia 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 16 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia 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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
844 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
844 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

FAQs about flying to Cairns

  • 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 33 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 $85, while return flights cost around $114.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $295, however they can be found for as little as $72.

  • 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 (1 hour 0 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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