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Cheapest Airline Jetstar Airways

The cheapest airline(s) flying from Sydney to Cairns is Jetstar Airways.

  • Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways
  • Qantas Qantas
Cheapest Month May

Travel Period: May 2024 - April 2025

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Sydney to Cairns is May.

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Cheapest Day of the Week Wednesday

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns is Wednesday.

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Cheapest Time 7pm

The cheapest time of the day to fly from Sydney to Cairns is in the evening.

Early Morning 12:01am - 06:00am
Morning 6:01am - 12:00pm
Afternoon 12:01pm - 6:00pm
Evening 6:01pm to 12:00am
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Flight Schedules

Last Updated: Tue, 2 Apr, 2024

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  • 10:25 - 13:30
    SYD - CNS
  • 10:25 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 13:30 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 954)Airbus
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  • 12:00 - 15:05
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  • 12:00 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 15:05 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 950)Airbus
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  • 14:55 - 18:00
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  • 14:55 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 18:00 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 926)Boeing 737 800
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  • Boeing 737 800
  • 15:05 - 18:10
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  • 15:05 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 18:10 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 958)Airbus
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  • 19:40 - 22:40
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  • 19:40 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 22:40 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 956)Airbus
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  • 06:10 - 09:15
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  • 06:10 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 09:15 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 952)Airbus
  • 3h 05m
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  • 09:40 - 12:45
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  • 09:40 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
  • 12:45 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 922)Boeing 737 800
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  • Boeing 737 800

Connecting Flights

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    18:35 - 21:55
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  • 15:00 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    18:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 16:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    21:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 455)Boeing 737 800
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 946)Airbus
  • 7h 55m (2h)
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  • 15:30 - 17:05
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    18:35 - 21:55
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  • 15:30 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    18:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 17:05 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    21:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 459)Boeing 737 800
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 946)Airbus
  • 7h 25m (1h 30m)
  • MEL Melbourne 1h 30m
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  • 14:40 - 16:15
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    18:35 - 21:55
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  • 14:40 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    18:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 16:15 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    21:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 519)Airbus
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 946)Airbus
  • 7h 15m (2h 20m)
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    18:35 - 21:55
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  • 14:40 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    18:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 16:15 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    21:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Jetstar Airways (JQ 519)Airbus A321 Neo
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 946)Airbus
  • 7h 15m (2h 20m)
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  • 06:00 - 07:35
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    09:45 - 13:05
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  • 06:00 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    09:45 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 07:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    13:05 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 401)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 702)Boeing 737 800
  • 8h 05m (2h 10m)
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  • 06:05 - 07:35
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    09:40 - 12:05
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  • 06:05 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    09:40 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 07:35 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
    12:05 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 500)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 708)Boeing 737 800
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  • 07:30 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    09:45 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 09:05 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    13:05 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 415)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 702)Boeing 737 800
  • 6h 35m (40m)
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  • 07:45 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    11:20 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 09:20 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    14:40 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 417)Boeing 737 800
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 940)Airbus
  • 7h 55m (2h)
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  • 07:00 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    09:45 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 08:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
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  • Qantas (QF 409)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 702)Boeing 737 800
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  • 08:00 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    11:20 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 09:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    14:40 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 419)Boeing 737 800
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 940)Airbus
  • 7h 40m (1h 45m)
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    11:20 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 09:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    14:40 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 419)Airbus Industrie A330 200
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 940)Airbus
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  • 07:05 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    09:40 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 08:35 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
    12:05 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 504)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 708)Boeing 737 800
  • 5h (1h 05m)
  • BNE Brisbane 1h 05m
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  • 07:30 - 09:00
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  • 07:30 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    09:40 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 09:00 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
    12:05 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 506)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 708)Boeing 737 800
  • 4h 35m (40m)
  • BNE Brisbane 40m
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    11:20 - 14:40
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  • 08:00 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    11:20 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
  • 09:35 (MEL)Melbourne Airport
    14:40 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 419)Boeing 737 800
    Jetstar Airways (JQ 940)Airbus
  • 6h 40m (1h 45m)
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  • 08:05 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    11:30 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 09:35 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
    13:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 508)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 710)Boeing 737 800
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  • BNE Brisbane 1h 55m
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    11:30 - 13:55
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  • 09:05 (SYD)Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
    11:30 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
  • 10:35 (BNE)Brisbane Airport
    13:55 (CNS)Cairns Airport
  • Qantas (QF 510)Boeing 737 800
    Qantas (QF 710)Boeing 737 800
  • 4h 50m (55m)
  • BNE Brisbane 55m
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What’s the fastest flight time from Sydney to Cairns?

The fastest flight time for direct flights from Sydney to Cairns is 3 hours . Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

How far is Cairns from Sydney?

The flight distance between Sydney and Cairns is 1961km. Check all available flights on Wego.

When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

The earliest flight of the day departs at 06:00. The last flight of the day departs at 10:25. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

How many airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

There are 2 airlines that offer direct flights from Sydney to Cairns. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.