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Last minute flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Sydney Cairns

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Fri., 11 Oct. SYD - CNS

Mon., 14 Oct. CNS - SYD

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$329 $296

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Thu., 17 Oct. SYD - CNS

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$79 $71

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Sun., 20 Oct. SYD - CNS

Thu., 24 Oct. CNS - SYD

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$254 $228

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Sydney Cairns

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Mon., 30 Sep. SYD - CNS

Wed., 02 Oct. CNS - SYD

$523 $510

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Sydney Cairns

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Sun., 06 Oct. SYD - CNS

Wed., 09 Oct. CNS - SYD

$261 $255

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Sydney Cairns

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Fri., 18 Oct. SYD - CNS

Sat., 19 Oct. CNS - SYD

$14

$312 $298

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

0% A train in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Sydney.

Sydney $5

Cairns $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Sydney.

Sydney $25

Cairns $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

40% Taxis are 40% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.

Sydney $7

Cairns $10

Coffee Regular cappuccino

20% Coffee is 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.

Sydney $5.2

Cairns $6.25

Distance: 1961 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) How far from city centre: 8 kms

Bankstown (BWU) How far from city centre: 21 kms

Palm Beach Spb (LBH) How far from city centre: 12 kms

Rose Bay Spb (RSE) How far from city centre: 8 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Cairns?

The total flight time between Sydney and Cairns is of around 03:09 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,975 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns is $71. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 43% more expensive than Sydney, with a fare of 7.00 AUD, while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Cairns and Sydney: 5.00 AUD. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in both Cairns and Sydney. The price of the coffee is around 20% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.20 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Cairns?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Sydney and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Sydney and Cairns is: Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):