NZ$189 Cheap Flights Cairns to Sydney (CNS-SYD)

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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$445 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$445
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$445 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 8 June
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$480 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$480
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at NZ$480 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$489 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$489
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$489 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$503 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$503
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$503 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 8 June
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$514 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$514
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at NZ$514 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 24 Oct
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$518 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$518
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat, 24 Oct, priced at NZ$518 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$522 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$522
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$522 found 5 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 8 June
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$527 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$527
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at NZ$527 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 8 June
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$530 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$530
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at NZ$530 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 24 Oct
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$534 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$534
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat, 24 Oct, priced at NZ$534 found 20 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport?
If you're planning on travelling from Cairns Airport to SYD, round-trip journeys start from NZ$445. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
You'll be in the air for a while, as the flight distance from Cairns to Sydney is 1 950 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite tunes before you leave home to stay entertained during the flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
Whether you need a return or one-way flight, you'll have your choice of airlines that will fly you straight from CNS to Mascot Airport. These are some of the most popular ones:

  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 95 monthly flights
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 78 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 56 monthly flights
  • Alliance Airlines - (QQ) with 4 monthly flights

Are Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from CNS to SYD appearing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
NZ$444
Distance
1960 km
Average flight time
3 hours 58 mins

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