Sydney to Cairns

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Sydney to Cairns Destination Reviews

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Sydney to Cairns, flight Economy, Jetstar Airways, May 12, 2026

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Sydney to Cairns Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	06:00	12:25	$376.34
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	06:20	09:20	$119.50
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	06:40	09:00	$292.93
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	07:00	16:10	$172.17
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	07:20	09:10	$2,994.32
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	08:00	23:35	$224.14
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	08:20	00:05	$264.20
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	08:45	17:50	$349.56
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	09:10	10:05	$260.35
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	09:45	20:40	$680.18
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	10:05	09:10	$2,965.07
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	10:25	17:50	$524.56
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	11:00	19:45	$471.14
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	11:30	14:35	$236.10
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	12:00	19:45	$471.14
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	12:20	09:10	$2,961.81
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	12:40	15:55	$259.49
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	13:00	23:35	$150.01
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	13:20	20:40	$291.31
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	13:40	16:55	$210.40

How to get from Sydney to Cairns

Travelling between Sydney and Cairns is possible by flight. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.

How far is Sydney from Cairns?

Travelling by land the distance between Sydney and Cairns is 2621 km while it is about 2621 km as the crow flies.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Cairns?

Travelling by flight between Sydney and Cairns, expect to spend about 27 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sydney to Cairns?

flight tickets for Sydney - Cairns route will set you back about USD 812.50. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.

How many trips per day are there between Sydney and Cairns?

Flights from Sydney to Cairns are operated 135 times a day.

Useful tips for travelling between Sydney and Cairns by flight

To get from Sydney to Cairns your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.

Flights

Useful tips for air travellers:

Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
Remember to calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sydney and Cairns

IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia.

How many travellers choose to get from Sydney to Cairns by flight?

We have sold flight tickets to 590 passengers. Some of them left reviews on their trip above on this page. Check travellers' reviews to get prepared. They are always the most useful and reliable source of information.

Transportation from Sydney to Cairns

Flights

$ 132.77
Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest Transport	$133
Fastest Transport	3h 5m
Earliest Departure	6:00 午前
Latest Departure	9:35 午後
Departures per day	135
Distance	2621 kilometers
Transport Companies	IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia