Sydney to Cairns flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Sydney to Cairns is €86 with Jetstar (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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The lowest fare we observed for each month. Open a month to see its days, then pick your outbound and return. A day with no price is one we will search for you.
One-way fare
- 4 Feb€94
- 5 Feb€107
- 6 Feb€107
- 7 Feb€107
- 8 Feb€107
- 9 Feb€107
- 10 Feb€107
- 11 Feb€107
- 12 Feb€120
- 13 Feb€109
- 14 Feb€96
- 15 Feb€96
- 16 Feb€96
- 17 Feb€96
- 18 Feb€96
- 19 Feb€94
- 20 Feb€99
- 21 Feb€99
- 22 Feb€99
- 23 Feb€99
- 24 Feb€99
- 25 Feb€103
- 26 Feb€95
- Lowest observed
- €86, departing 2 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 111Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €190, departing 28 Jan 2027, back 30 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Virgin Australia
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Sydney to Cairns. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,961 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Virgin Australia
- Alternative airports
- WSI
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Jetstar | 72 / 131 |
| Virgin Australia | 10 / 131 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) → Sydney, city gazetteer reference point (-33.8689, 151.2071): ≈ 9 km.
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €89 | 17 |
| December 2026 | €95 | 28 |
| January 2027 | €91 | 28 |
| February 2027 | €94 | 23 |
| March 2027 | €96 | 13 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Sunday departure we saw from Sydney to Cairns: 29 Nov 2026, €89 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €93 | 16 |
| Tuesday | €93 | 16 |
| Wednesday | €93 | 15 |
| Thursday | €93 | 16 |
| Friday | €93 | 17 |
| Saturday | €91 | 16 |
| Sunday | €89 | 15 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €153 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €155 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €154 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €139 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €185 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €144 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €136 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €126 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €115 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €103 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €89 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €103 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €102 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €99 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| €86 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Sydney to Cairns by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €89 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €153 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €89 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €118 | 27 |
| 61 days or more | €91 | 53 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Sydney to Cairns?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €86, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Sydney to Cairns take?
Across the 19 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 3h 04m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Sydney to Cairns fares were non-stop?
19 of the 33 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Sydney to Cairns?
Cheapest round trip: €190, departing 28 Jan 2027, back 30 Jan 2027 (checked 13 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Sydney to Cairns?
For Sydney to Cairns, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Jetstar (72), Virgin Australia (10). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Sydney to Cairns?
Cheapest Sunday departure we saw from Sydney to Cairns: 29 Nov 2026, €89 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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