Can I combine different airlines on the same trip?

Of course. We offer you the possibility of booking with more than 400 airlines so that you can find the cheapest fare or the most convenient combination: outbound flight with one airline and return flight with another.

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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 9m.

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 £184 with Virgin Australia.

How many airports are there in the city of Sydney?

Sydney has 1 airport: SYD - All airports.

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.

Which airlines have flights from Sydney to Cairns?

There are 4 airlines with flights from Sydney to Cairns; Those that offer lower prices are Jetstar Airways (£144), Virgin Australia (£222), Qantas Airways (£289).

Schedules of the first and last flight from Sydney to Cairns

The first flight from Sydney to Cairns is at 09:15 and the last flight departs at 22:25.

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Flights to Cairns from Sydney

Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from £99. Sydney (Australia) - Cairns (Australia) return flights from £184. From 12/04/2027 (Monday) - 17/04/2027 (Saturday). Check for the dates with the lowest prices and find the cheapest rates.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Cairns

Cheapest round-trip flights from Sydney to Cairns

13 Dec - 19 Dec • 6 nights
08:10SYD
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10:15CNS
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15:45CNS
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19:45SYD
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from£194
13 Dec - 19 Dec • 6 nights
08:10SYD
3h 5mDirect
10:15CNS
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17:35CNS
3hDirect
21:35SYD
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from£194
13 Dec - 19 Dec • 6 nights
08:10SYD
3h 5mDirect
10:15CNS
Virgin Australia
08:55CNS
3hDirect
12:55SYD
Virgin Australia
from£194
13 Dec - 19 Dec • 6 nights
08:10SYD
3h 5mDirect
10:15CNS
Virgin Australia
10:55CNS
3hDirect
14:55SYD
Virgin Australia
from£218
13 Dec - 19 Dec • 6 nights
14:40SYD
3h 5mDirect
16:45CNS
Virgin Australia
08:55CNS
3hDirect
12:55SYD
Virgin Australia
from£220
13 Dec - 19 Dec • 6 nights
14:40SYD
3h 5mDirect
16:45CNS
Virgin Australia
15:45CNS
3hDirect
19:45SYD
Virgin Australia
from£220

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Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Sydney to Cairns flight information

DEPARTING FROM:

SYD - All airports

ARRIVING IN:

Cairns Airport

AIRLINES:

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Texel Air, Virgin Australia

AVG FLIGHT TIME:

3h 9m

More information about flights to Cairns from Sydney

Information about flights from Sydney to Cairns

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FAQs Sydney to Cairns flights

FAQs

Can I combine different airlines on the same trip?
Of course. We offer you the possibility of booking with more than 400 airlines so that you can find the cheapest fare or the most convenient combination: outbound flight with one airline and return flight with another.
Is lastminute.com a trustworthy travel brand?
In 1998, lastminute.com was one of the first online travel agencies. Currently, we are selling over 380,000 flights per year – and working hard on bringing travellers wherever they want to go.
What options are there if I have to change my flight?
lastminute.com offers flexibility services for purchase at the time of your booking. These services entitle you to change or cancel your flights without handling fee.*
*Flexibility services are available on selected flights only. Please read our T&Cs for more information.
I am afraid to lose my luggage, every time I fly. What can I do?
lastminute.com offers a range of baggage protection services, so that you are covered in case your luggage is delayed or lost.**
**Baggage protection services are available on selected flights only. Please read our T&Cs for more information.
How long does a flight take between Sydney and Cairns?
The flight from Sydney to Cairns has a duration of 3h 9m.
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 £184 with Virgin Australia.
How many airports are there in the city of Sydney?
Sydney has 1 airport: SYD - All airports.
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.
Which airlines have flights from Sydney to Cairns?
There are 4 airlines with flights from Sydney to Cairns; Those that offer lower prices are Jetstar Airways (£144), Virgin Australia (£222), Qantas Airways (£289).
Schedules of the first and last flight from Sydney to Cairns
The first flight from Sydney to Cairns is at 09:15 and the last flight departs at 22:25.