NZ$123 Cheap Flights Cairns to Sydney (CNS-SYD)

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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Tue., 3 Feb. - Tue., 10 Feb.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$382 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$382
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 3 Feb. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Tue., 10 Feb., priced at NZ$382 found 17 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 7 Jan. - Sun., 18 Jan.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$383 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$383
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 7 Jan. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun., 18 Jan., priced at NZ$383 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 28 Aug. - Wed., 3 Sep.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$393 Return, found 8 hours ago
NZ$393
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 28 Aug. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed., 3 Sep., priced at NZ$393 found 8 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 28 Aug. - Wed., 3 Sep.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$404 Return, found 8 hours ago
NZ$404
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 28 Aug. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed., 3 Sep., priced at NZ$404 found 8 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sat., 10 May - Sun., 11 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$417 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$417
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 10 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sun., 11 May, priced at NZ$417 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 7 Jan. - Wed., 14 Jan.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$425 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$425
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 7 Jan. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Wed., 14 Jan., priced at NZ$425 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., 3 Feb. - Tue., 10 Feb.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$436 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$436
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 3 Feb. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Tue., 10 Feb., priced at NZ$436 found 17 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 4 Jun. - Mon., 9 Jun.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$436 Return, found 22 hours ago
NZ$436
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 4 Jun. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon., 9 Jun., priced at NZ$436 found 22 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sat., 10 May - Sat., 17 May
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$465 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$465
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat., 10 May from Cairns to Sydney, returning Sat., 17 May, priced at NZ$465 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Sat., 7 Jun. - Mon., 9 Jun.
CNS
Cairns
SYD
Sydney
NZ$466 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$466
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 7 Jun. from Cairns to Sydney, returning Mon., 9 Jun., priced at NZ$466 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport?
If you’re planning on travelling from Cairns Airport to SYD, round-trip journeys start from NZ$382. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don’t let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
You’ll be in the air for a while, as the flight distance from Cairns to Sydney is 1 950 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite tunes before you leave home to stay entertained during the flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
Whether you need a return or one-way flight, you’ll have your choice of airlines that will fly you straight from CNS to Mascot Airport. These are some of the most popular ones:

  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 95 monthly flights
  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 78 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 56 monthly flights
  • Alliance Airlines - (QQ) with 4 monthly flights

Are Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mascot Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from CNS to SYD appearing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.
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