Question 1

How popular is this Cairns to Sydney flight route?

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Flights from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 15 times in the past calendar month.

Question 2

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

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According to our current data, Jetstar (£104), Virgin Australia (£170), and Qantas Airways (£360) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Sydney. Users have found that Jetstar is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Sydney one-way?

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£57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from £72 and £118, respectively.

Question 4

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Cairns to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 5

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sydney (average of £985). Flying from Cairns to Sydney in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,709). 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 6

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

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

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Sydney

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The most flights from CNS to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sydney?

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The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Sydney is £66. On average you can expect to pay £142. The most popular route, (Cairns - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for £195.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight to Sydney from Cairns, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (88%), Singapore Airlines (83%), Virgin Australia( 83%).

Question 12

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

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Flights from Cairns to Sydney are found to be more expensive on Tuesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Sydney.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 58 days in advance, which can save you up to 113% on flights from Cairns to Sydney compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 58 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £155. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £177.

Question 14

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

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March can be a great time to fly to Sydney from Cairns with a flight ticket averaging about £144. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as £73. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

Question 15

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Sydney in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?

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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 Cairns to Sydney.

Question 18

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Sydney 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 Cairns to Sydney?

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Deals for Cairns to Sydney flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 20

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

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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 Cairns to Sydney.

Question 21

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Cairns to Sydney with no change fees.

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

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Round-trip from	£104
One-way from	£57
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£158
Good one-way deal	£97 or less

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or June, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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How popular is this Cairns to Sydney flight route?

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