Search Flights from Sydney to Cairns

Quick Flight Summary from Sydney to Cairns

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$ 147
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 10 min
  • Arrival airports CNS
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$ 249

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest Direct Flight

Jetstar

Jetstar
18 Sep, Fri
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
16 Oct, Fri
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
11 Oct, Sun
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
9 Oct, Fri
Sydney – Cairns
3h 15m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
13 Oct, Tue
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
14 Oct, Wed
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
19 Sep, Sat
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
13 Sep, Sun
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Jetstar

Jetstar
11 Sep, Fri
Sydney – Cairns
3h 10m
Non-stop
SYDCNS

Last update: 03 September 2026 23:54

Estimated Prices for Sydney to Cairns Flights

Cheapest Day18 September Friday
Best Price
A$ 149
Average Price
A$ 259
A$ 471
A$ 149
A$ 246
03Thu
Sep
A$ 247
04Fri
A$ 250
05Sat
A$ 247
06Sun
A$ 247
07Mon
A$ 206
08Tue
A$ 247
09Wed
A$ 237
10Thu
A$ 197
11Fri
A$ 197
12Sat
A$ 197
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
16Wed
A$ 198
17Thu
A$ 149
18Fri
A$ 205
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
A$ 243
22Tue
A$ 247
23Wed
A$ 246
24Thu
A$ 246
25Fri
26Sat
A$ 471
27Sun
A$ 411
28Mon
29Tue
A$ 343
30Wed
A$ 323
01Thu
Oct
A$ 354
02Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Sydney City Center

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport

Air travel to the city of Sydney, the most populated city in Australia, is served by the Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport or Sydney Airport. Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. Sydney Airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives by both road and rail including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes. The airport also features short-term and long-term parking options for those who want to drive their personal car.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city; you can also have your hotel help arrange a taxi for you. Since Sydney Airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 8 km away, taxis are a great alternative in terms of speed and price.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are accessible everywhere in the city and provide cheap and quick transportation to the airport. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis and are still a fast alternative due to the airports close proximity to the city.

Train

Trains are accessible from every part of the city and provide direct transportation to both the domestic terminal and the international terminal. The train ride from the city center to Sydney Airport takes about 13 minutes. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. These trains also operate regional routes, which is a great transportation alternative to explore other parts of the country.

Bike

Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. You can follow designated bike paths to the airport and utilize the airport’s bicycle racks and parking areas.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located in the city center that you can choose from.  

Airport Information

Kingsford Smith Airport, also known as Sydney Airport, is a major international airport in Sydney, the most populated city in Australia. Sydney Airport is located 8 km from the city center and operates both domestic and international flights.

Sydney Airport operates domestic and international air travel out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport is highly developed and equipped with a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Basic services offered at Sydney Airport include a lost and found, lounges, medical services, ATMs, Wi-Fi, postal services, currency exchange services, duty free stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.

Venues where you can go shopping include Heinemann, Amuse, Australian Way, Bijoux, Carry On, Coach Leatherware, Blue Illusion, Burberry, Country Road, David Lawrence, Desigual, Edge, Emporio Armani, Guess, Mimco, Marcs, French Connection, Oxford, Seed, Pandora, Oroton, Rip Curl, Rolling Luggage, Sportscraft, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Victoria’s Secret, Witchery and more.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include places like Eagle Boys, Hungry Jack’s, Hinata, Italian Bite, Mc Donald’s, Pie Face, Gloria Jeans, The Hangar, Boost, Nando’s, Misterbianco, Sea Food, Tap House, Sumo Salad, Rolld, Terrace, Venuto, Toby’s Estate, Viaggio, and Bistro Bar.

Transportation to Cairns City Center from Airport

Cairns Airport

After arriving at Cairns Airport located approximately 7 kilometers north of the city of Cairns within the region of Queensland, Australia, you can prefer airport shuttles or reach the city with a taxi quickly. Another option is to rent a car from the airport. It is possible to reach the city center of Cairns from Cairns Airport within maximum 10-15 minutes.

Bus

The shuttles leaving right in front of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport have different lines with the routes such as the city center of Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Besides, it is possible for you to arrive in the city center of Cairns by the Line 110 Buses, which are operated by the company of TRANSLink QLD and drive off every 20 minutes.  With the single-use ticket prices varying between 4- and 6 Australian Dollars, these buses leave from the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport and go by the stops of McKenzie St, Smith Street, Lily St (Tobruk Pool), Rutherford St and the city center of Cairns, respectively.

Taxi

As soon as you come out of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport, you will see the airport taxis which deliver services of transportation for 24/7. You can reach the city center of Cairns quickly and comfortably with the airport taxis by paying 20-25 Australian Dollars on average. If you do not want to prefer the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to the airport by calling the company of Cairns Taxi (+61 13 10 08).

Car Rental

If you consider renting a car at Cairns Airport, you should be early and definitely make your reservation in advance. Some of the car rental companies at Cairns Airport are Avis (07 4033 9555), Budget (07 4033 9777), Europcar (07 4034 9088), Hertz (07 4035 9299), Redspot (07 4034 9052) and Thrifty (07 4033 9800).

More Information About Cairns

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Sydney-Cairns flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Sydney-Cairns flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Sydney-Cairns flights, you can use Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport as departure airport, and Cairns Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Sydney-Cairns is 1964 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sydney-Cairns flights is Wednesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Jetstar starts from approximately A$ 149.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Virgin Australia
A$ 160
Jetstar
A$ 149

Last update: 22.08.2026

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