Flights from Sydney Airport SYD to Cairns Airport CNS
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Flights are offered by 18 airline companies if you are flying to Cairns to Kingsford Smith. The distance covered when flying from Kingsford Smith to Cairns Australia is 1,973 Km (1,226 Miles) with the travel time being around 3 Hours 8 Minutes. SYD is the Airport code for Kingsford Smith and CNS is for Cairns Australia.
The cost of ticket prices to Cairns Australia can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Cairns Australia perhaps midweek or late evening. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.
If you are planning a trip to Cairns Airport (CNS) from Kingsford Smith Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). The following options are available:
Please see below the airlines that fly from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Qantas | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 06:10 | 22:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Etihad Airways | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 08:10 | 18:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Jetstar | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 06:10 | 22:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Australia | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 08:10 | 18:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 08:10 | 18:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 08:10 | 18:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qatar Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:10 | 15:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12:40 | 15:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LATAM Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:10 | 18:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Emirates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Cathay Pacific | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| American Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:10 | 11:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air France | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:45 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Canada | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:40 | 15:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qantas offer the most direct flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns with an average of 26 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 06:10 and the latest flights operated at 22:50 and the most common flight numbers are QF5872, QF5876, QF5878 and QF922
For more details regarding Qantas flight information and bookings you can visit them at qantas.com.au
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
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| Monday | 06:10
08:10
09:45
11:25
12:40
12:50
15:20
15:55
18:15
18:35
19:45
22:50
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| Tuesday | 06:10
08:10
09:15
09:45
11:25
12:40
15:10
15:55
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| Wednesday | 06:10
08:10
09:15
09:45
11:25
12:50
15:10
15:55
19:45
22:50
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| Thursday | 08:10
09:15
09:45
11:25
12:40
15:10
15:20
15:55
19:45
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| Friday | 06:10
08:10
09:15
11:25
12:50
15:10
15:20
15:55
22:50
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| Saturday | 06:10
08:10
11:25
12:40
12:50
15:55
18:15
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| Sunday | 06:10
08:10
09:45
11:25
12:40
12:50
15:10
15:55
18:15
19:45
22:50
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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart Kingsford Smith and arrive at Cairns or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Williamtown to Cairns | 0 | 1,872 km (1,163 miles) | 3 Hours 1 Minute |
Don’t forget that flight regulations are getting tight so we recommend you leave plenty of time to get through customs at Kingsford Smith.
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Flight Price FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS is £64.52 ($81 €75.02)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS is £130.64 ($164 €151.90)
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Who flies from Sydney to Cairns?
The following airlines fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS): Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.
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How far is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?
The flight from Sydney to Cairns is 1,973KM or 1,226 miles.
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How long does the flight from Sydney to Cairns to take?
The flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 3 Hours 8 Minutes.
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