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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Cairns
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around €128. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Cairns from Sydney during February instead. Flights to Cairns in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around €140.
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 €178 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 €162 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns flights?
There are 1 cabin classes 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 many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per day?
32 flights are operational daily from Sydney to Cairns as of July 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 09:00, with 52% of flights per day taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per week?
The number of flights available between Sydney and Cairns is 224 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.
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How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns by plane?
The straight-line distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns is 1960.5 km. Typically, this will take 3h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
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 refresh 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 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.
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 licence, 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Cairns?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Sydney to Cairns is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 39.36% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321-100/200 at 23.84%, Airbus A320-100/200 at 20.99%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 4.53%.
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Can I find flights from Sydney to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Sydney to Cairns flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from Sydney to Cairns?
Once you have performed a search for Sydney to Cairns flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are not ready to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Cairns and let you know when they change.