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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Sydney Starting at AED 3,786

For as little as AED 3,786, you can take your next adventure to Sydney without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Cairns below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • CNS12:00
        37h 29m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Cathay Pacific
        AED 3,786AED 7,412
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        AED 7,412AED 3,786

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 3,786 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        60h 29m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Cathay Pacific
        AED 4,099AED 7,412
        45% OFF
        45% OFF
        AED 7,412AED 4,099

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 4,099 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:10
        64h 19m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        AED 4,529AED 7,412
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        AED 7,412AED 4,529

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 4,529 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:20
        54h 9m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        AED 4,564
        AED 4,564

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 4,564 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS15:45
        56h 44m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Virgin Australia
        AED 4,664
        AED 4,664

        Choose Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 4,664 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS10:55
        62h 34m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Virgin Australia
        AED 4,671
        AED 4,671

        Choose Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 4,671 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:35
        60h 54m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Qantas Airways
        AED 4,693
        AED 4,693

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 4,693 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:35
        59h 54m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Sydney|Qantas Airways
        AED 5,674
        AED 5,674

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 5,674 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        60h 28m
        2 stops
        YQY11:28
        Wed, Apr 16|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        AED 5,733
        AED 5,733

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Apr 16, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 5,733 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:10
        63h 19m
        2 stops
        YQY11:29
        Thu, Mar 20|Cairns - Sydney|Jetstar Airways
        AED 6,074
        AED 6,074

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Sydney. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Sydney Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 6,074 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        YQY02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Sydney|Cathay Pacific
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Cairns to Sydney flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
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  1. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    09:00

    CNS

    2.9h

    12:55

    SYD

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  2. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  3. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  4. VA1416

    Virgin Australia

    10:55

    CNS

    3.0h

    14:55

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  5. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  6. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  7. JQ025

    Jetstar Airways

    11:35

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:55

    NRT

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  8. AC002

    Air Canada

    18:10

    HND

    12.4h

    17:35

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  9. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  10. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:15

    HKG

    -M-W-F-
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  11. CX828

    Cathay Pacific

    10:45

    HKG

    15.1h

    13:50

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  12. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  13. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00

    CNS

    7.3h

    17:15

    HKG

    -M-W-F-
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  14. CX826

    Cathay Pacific

    19:10

    HKG

    15.0h

    22:10

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  15. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  16. AC2790

    Air Canada

    13:10

    CNS

    7.8h

    20:00

    HND

    SMTWTFS
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  17. AC002

    Air Canada

    18:10

    HND

    12.4h

    17:35

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  18. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  19. QF923

    Qantas Airways

    13:40

    CNS

    2.9h

    16:35

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  20. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  21. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  22. VA1422

    Virgin Australia

    15:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    19:45

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  23. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  24. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  25. QF925

    Qantas Airways

    16:35

    CNS

    2.9h

    20:30

    SYD

    ---W-F-
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  26. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  27. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS

  28. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    18:05

    CNS

    3.0h

    22:05

    SYD

    SMT-TF-
    Search

  29. AC034

    Air Canada

    09:20

    SYD

    21.2h

    16:32

    YYZ

    SMTWTFS

  30. AC8482

    Air Canada

    08:00

    YYZ

    2.5h

    11:29

    YQY

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Sydney?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (YQY) 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 (YQY) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 6,222.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Sydney?

    • The distance from Sydney Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

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

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

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Flight Info | Cairns to Sydney

Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance15,981.21 km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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