Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney from $101 CNS → SYD, WSI

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $181 to $595.

At $181, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

2 fares on 2 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $181.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $76 to $101.

At $101, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

35 fares on 24 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $94.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Sydney?

The cheapest return found recently is $181 with Jetstar, 16 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Cairns to Sydney?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $101 with Jetstar, 10 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $94 with Jetstar, 25 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $107 to $160.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sydney?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $181, 16 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $94, 25 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $181 with Jetstar, 16 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $101 with Jetstar, 10 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 10 Feb 2027, takes 3 h from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney?

Between 20 Nov and 25 Sept 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 17 of the 24 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 7.