NZ$211 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, 11 June - Mon, 15 June
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$427 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$427
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 11 June from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 15 June, priced at NZ$427 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$430 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$430
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at NZ$430 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 13 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$454 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$454
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 7 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed, 13 May, priced at NZ$454 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$457 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$457
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at NZ$457 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$462 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$462
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at NZ$462 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$485 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$485
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 31 Oct from Cairns to Sydney, returning Tue, 3 Nov, priced at NZ$485 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$489 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$489
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at NZ$489 found 13 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 11 June - Mon, 15 June
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$501 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$501
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 11 June from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon, 15 June, priced at NZ$501 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$511 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$511
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at NZ$511 found 13 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$522 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$522
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 20 Apr from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at NZ$522 found 1 day ago

Alternative airports near Sydney

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Kingsford Smith Intl. SYD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from NZ$506
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from NZ$506

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$427. 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$427
Distance
1960 km
Average flight time
2 hours 55 mins

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