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Flight Info | Cairns to Sydney

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 230
Cheapest return ticket price AED 477
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 1,972.04 km
Average flight time 2 hours 55 minutes
Popular airline Virgin Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Sydney based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 645.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)?

    It takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)?

  • How many airports are there in Sydney (SYD)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Sydney (SYD): Sydney Airport.

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