# Sydney to Cairns flights

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## 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

- No recently checked fare for this route.

## 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.

Route data last updated by Routavio on 13 November 2026