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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sydney is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 13,455, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Cairns in March, then you should wait until May to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 14,429.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Sydney. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was ₹ 13,939. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sydney to Cairns for around ₹ 39,519.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 14,988. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around ₹ 19,216 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around ₹ 18,273 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Sydney for as low as ₹ 16,111 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sydney to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Sydney to Cairns flights are approximately 19% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 1960.5 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?

    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 layovers 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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom ₹ 11,870Free CancellationRating
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JetstarPriceFrom ₹ 12,591Free CancellationRating
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478 reviews
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  • Virgin Australia Flights From Sydney to Cairns

    The lowest priced Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Cairns from the last 72 hours was ₹ 11,870. Generally, Virgin Australia has 13 flights on this route every week with an average price of ₹ 21,817. Virgin Australia is rated 7.6/10 by our users.

  • Jetstar Flights From Sydney to Cairns

    The best Jetstar deal for Sydney to Cairns flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was ₹ 12,591, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Jetstar flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 15,460 round-trip. Jetstar operates 19 flights out of Sydney into Cairns in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 478 Jetstar reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.5/10.

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