Best price found | $128 |
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Fastest flight time | 3h 00m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in Cairns | 1 airport |
When travelling from Sydney to Cairns, the most popular airport to fly into is Cairns Airport. The majority of travellers flying into Cairns Airport from Sydney are departing from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. If you are looking for an alternate airport near Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Newcastle Williamtown Airport is a great option and is located in Newcastle. The cheapest route from Sydney to Cairns is SYD — CNS with an average price of $236 RT during the month of March.
Airline | Rating | Free cancellation | Price | ||
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Virgin Australia | PriceFrom $154 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.7 745 reviews | ||
Jetstar | PriceFrom $187 | Free cancellation | Rating 6.8 740 reviews | ||
Qantas Airways | PriceFrom $264 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.7 1,071 reviews |
The lowest priced Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Cairns from the last 72 hours was $101. Generally, Virgin Australia has 17 flights on this route every week with an average price of $245. Virgin Australia is rated 7.7/10 by our users.
Another popular option for Sydney to Cairns flights is Qantas Airways (7.7/10, 1,071 ratings). Qantas Airways flies from Sydney to Cairns around 22 times per week, with deals starting from $173 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $399.
A flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns will travel around 1960.5 km. 3h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport were last updated today.
The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 as of March 2024.
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport.
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
Sydney Kingsford Smith is the busiest airport in Australia and features a wide range of restaurants, shops and facilities. Start your holiday in style at the Virgin Australia Lounge at T2, where you can enjoy barista coffee, bar service and meals. Families travelling with children can take advantage of parent rooms for feeding and changing, as well as dedicated family queues. Cairns Airport is the gateway to tropical north Queensland. The airport has a Disability Access Facilitation Plan, with the goal of allowing access for all. This includes modified check-in counters lowered for easier access for people using a wheelchair. There are also accessible restrooms, hearing loops and wheelchair accessible pick-up points at the domestic terminal.
There are plenty of transport options at Sydney Kingsford Smith and Cairns Airport. The Airport Link train regularly runs from the city to Sydney Airport, taking only 15min. Travellers can take the Airport Link train from Central, Kings Cross, and Martin Place stations. Sydney Bus routes 400 and 420 also travel to Kingsford Smith Airport. If you’re driving to the airport, there are a range of short and long-term car parks available. If you are getting a lift to the airport, there are also dedicated drop-off zones at the departures level of both domestic terminals. For total freedom and flexibility, when you arrive on your flight from Sydney to Cairns, you can rent a car from one of the car hire companies in the Cairns Airport Arrivals hall. If you’re travelling to Cairns CBD, Port Douglas or Northern Beaches, Excellence Coaches offers regular transfers by shuttle bus. Tickets can be purchased from the shuttle bus desk, and pick-up points are located outside the Arrivals Hall. Taxi ranks and rideshare pick-up points are also easily accessible.
If you want to explore Tropical North Queensland, you can rent a car or 4WD from Cairns Airport. Anh south from Cairns is Yungaburra and the volcanic crater lakes of Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham. Paronella Park and Mamu Tropical Skywalk are less than 2h away. If you’re feeling adventurous, drive to the tip to discover Cape York, Australia’s remote northernmost point. Sunbus Cairns operates a regular public bus that services Cairns and its suburbs. This regional bus network operates within the area from Palm Cove to Gordonvale, including central Cairns and the northern beaches. Visitors can also take a trip on the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns to Kuranda, through rainforests, ravines and waterfalls. Kuranda is a picturesque village surrounded by World Heritage rainforests, and visitors can also get there from Cairns by taking the 850 bus. The four-day Savannahlander train journey from Cairns to Forsayth in outback Queensland is also a unique experience.
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