Flights from Sydney Airport SYD to Cairns Airport CNS
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Flights are offered by 23 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 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 06:20 | 17:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qatar Airways | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 08:10 | 16:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Australia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 08:10 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Jetstar | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 06:20 | 17:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:15 | 16:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Niugini | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:15 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Eastern Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:50 | 14:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:30 | 14:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:30 | 14:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 06:20 | 17:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LATAM Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:25 | 13:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Jet Linx Aviation | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Emirates | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Southern Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Cathay Pacific | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Alaska Airlines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air India | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:10 | 10:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air France | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:50 | 11:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| QantasLink | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 12:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qantas offer the most direct flights from Kingsford Smith to Cairns with an average of 19 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 06:20 and the latest flights operated at 17:30 and the most common flight numbers are QF5870, QF5872, QF5874 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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| Wednesday | 10:15
11:50
13:30
14:55
17:30
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| Thursday | 06:20
08:10
08:20
09:45
10:15
11:25
11:50
13:30
14:55
15:25
17:30
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| Friday | 06:20
08:10
10:15
11:25
11:30
11:50
12:50
13:30
13:35
14:40
14:55
15:25
16:45
17:30
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| Saturday | 06:20
08:10
08:20
10:15
11:30
11:50
12:50
13:30
13:35
14:55
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| Sunday | 06:20
08:10
08:20
09:45
10:15
11:25
11:50
12:40
13:30
14:40
14:45
14:55
15:25
17:30
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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 £78.71 ($104 €94.34)
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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 £161.96 ($214 €194.13)
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Flight Info FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
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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 India, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, IndiGo, Jet Linx Aviation, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Qantas, QantasLink, 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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