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Flight deals from Cairns to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Sydney? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 13,863. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.₹ 6,727 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 6,727, select.
Sydney.₹ 7,412 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,412, select.
Sydney.₹ 7,610 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,610, select.
Sydney.₹ 7,616 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,616, select.
Sydney.₹ 7,635 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,635, select.
Sydney.₹ 7,635 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,635, select.
Sydney.₹ 7,799 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,799, select.
Sydney.₹ 8,794 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,794, select.
Sydney.₹ 9,871 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,871, select.
Sydney.₹ 10,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,056, select.
Sydney.₹ 10,124 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,124, select.
Sydney.₹ 10,287 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,287, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from ₹ 10,056
Sep
from ₹ 6,727
Oct
from ₹ 7,412
Nov
from ₹ 9,871
Dec
from ₹ 7,635
Jan
from ₹ 10,124
Feb
from ₹ 8,794
Mar
from ₹ 7,799
Apr
from ₹ 7,635
May
from ₹ 7,610
Jun
from ₹ 7,616
Jul
from ₹ 10,287

Direct flights from Cairns to Sydney

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Alternative Cairns to Sydney routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cairns to Sydney? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sydney

9km from central Sydney
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from ₹ 6,727
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Wollongong

86km from central Sydney
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Cairns to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 6,727
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week566

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Sydney: Sydney and Wollongong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Sydney is ₹ 13,863. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Sydney.
Qantas, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia fly direct from Cairns to Sydney.
As of August 2026, there are 566 flights per week flying from Cairns to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sydney is usually September.
If you're flying from Cairns Airport, the cheapest airport near Sydney is Sydney – which is 8.5 km away from the centre of Sydney. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 13,863.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Sydney on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Sydney, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in September. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

How to find cheap flights to Sydney (SYDA) from Cairns (CNS) in 2026

Looking for cheap tickets from Cairns to Sydney? Return tickets start from ₹ 13,863 and one-way flights to Sydney from Cairns start from ₹ 6,727


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cairns to Sydney. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Sydney from Cairns from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Sydney start from ₹ 6,727 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CNS-SYDA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Sydney from Cairns.
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