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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £55 for one-way flights and £146 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.










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Travel information
Travel information
Origin airport | Cairns Intl. |
Destination airport | Kingsford Smith Intl. |
Airlines serving | Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia |
Return price | £145 |
Distance | 1960 km |
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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Cairns to Sydney. Operating between them 30 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Air France, Emirates, Jetstar, China Eastern Airlines, Air India, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, British Airways fly direct, getting you to Kingsford Smith Intl. in just 2hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Cairns Intl. to Kingsford Smith Intl..
To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.
Grab a great deal on your flight from Cairns Intl. (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. (SYD)
The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Cairns to Sydney today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Cairns Intl. to Kingsford Smith Intl. start at just £146 and range up to £266.
To find an even better deal, try
- being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
- looking for other airports near Cairns and Sydney
- booking your flight during May, the cheapest month on this route
- varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper
Why you should book your Cairns to Sydney flight with Expedia!
We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Cairns Intl. to Kingsford Smith Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.
Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.
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