Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from $106 SYD, WSI → CNS

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $161 to $211.

At $266, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

119 fares on 8 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $216.

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 $72 to $105.

At $106, the cheapest one-way found recently is above 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 24 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

166 fares on 14 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $94.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 45% 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 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 13% 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 Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest return found recently is $266 with Jetstar, 2 Dec to 3 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $216 with Virgin Australia, 19 Feb 2027 to 22 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $221 to $321.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $106 with Jetstar, 24 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $94 with Jetstar, 21 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $105 to $123.

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

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $216, 19 Feb 2027 to 22 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $94, 21 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $266 with Jetstar, 2 Dec to 3 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $106 with Jetstar, 24 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 24 Mar 2027, takes 3 h from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Between 2 Dec and 30 Jun 2027, Virgin Australia has the cheapest return on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 3. Between 2 Dec and 2 Oct 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 14 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 3.