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How long does a flight take between Sydney and Cairns?

The flight from Sydney to Cairns has a duration of 3h 19m.

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way flight costs £99 flying with Virgin Australia and the cheapest return flight costs £183 with Virgin Australia.

How many airports are there in the city of Sydney?

Sydney has 1 airport: Kingsford Smith Airport.

How many airports does Cairns have?

There are 1 airports in Cairns: Cairns Airport

Which Cairns airport is the most central?

The most central airport is Cairns Airport, 5.6km.

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Flights to Cairns from Sydney

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from £99. Sydney (Australia) - Cairns (Australia) return flights from £183. From 14/12/2026 (Monday) - 15/12/2026 (Tuesday). Check for the dates with the lowest prices and find the cheapest rates.

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Cheap flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns

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Sydney to Cairns flight information

DEPARTING FROM:

Kingsford Smith Airport

ARRIVING IN:

Cairns Airport

AIRLINES:

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Texel Air

AVG FLIGHT TIME:

3h 19m

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