Question 1

How popular is this Sydney to Cairns flight route?

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This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns was viewed by 104 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar (£79), and Virgin Australia (£101) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Cairns. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Cairns is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Sydney to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Cairns

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The most flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Cairns is £52. On average you can expect to pay £112. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns), can usually be booked for £131.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Cairns?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sydney to Cairns on time: Qatar Airways (93%), Air India (85%), Singapore Airlines (83%).

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cairns?

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Users have found that flying from Sydney to Cairns on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

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To save up to 42% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 29 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Cairns from £169 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £221 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

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March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Sydney. Prices for March average £153 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £69. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CNS?

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Sydney to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 15

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

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Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 28 daily flights to Cairns from 2 different airlines. 3h 05m is how long a flight from Sydney to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairns.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Cairns?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney to Cairns via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Cairns?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Cairns.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Cairns with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Cairns, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Cairns flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£104
One-way from	£55
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£139
Good round-trip deal	£143 or less
Good one-way deal	£61 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£79	Average£148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£101	Average£152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from £55

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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