Sydney to Cairns flights
Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD
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Prices are low right now
$161 is $59 (27%) below the usual $220 for Sydney → Cairns.
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Not ready to book? Get an email when Sydney → Cairns drops below your price.Cheapest round trip by month
Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | No fares found yet |
| October 2026 | $185 |
| November 2026 | $220 |
| December 2026 | $161 (cheapest month) |
| January 2027 | $211 |
| February 2027 | $220 |
| March 2027 | $234 |
| April 2027 | $242 |
| May 2027 | $229 |
| June 2027 | $204 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Dec 1 – 6 5 nights · leave Tue$161 −27% vs usual$161 −27% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 05m -
Dec 7 – 9 2 nights · leave Mon$171 −22% vs usual$171 −22% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 05m
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Oct 20 – 22 2 nights · leave Tue$185 −16% vs usual$185 −16% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 10m
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Nov 24 – Dec 1 7 nights · leave Tue$220$220 Book
Virgin Australia Nonstop · 3h 05m -
Nov 25 – Dec 2 7 nights · leave Wed$264 +20% vs usual$264 +20% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 00m
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Nov 25 – 28 3 nights · leave Wed$286 +30% vs usual$286 +30% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 00m
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Nov 17 – 20 3 nights · leave Tue$288 +31% vs usual$288 +31% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 00m
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Dec 25 – Jan 11, 2027 17 nights · leave Fri$293 +33% vs usual$293 +33% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 00m
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Sydney to Cairns: questions
How much is a flight from Sydney to Cairns?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $161, leaving December 1 and returning December 6. The usual price on this route is about $220, so this fare is 27% less. Prices are per person, economy, in USD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
December 2026, with round trips from $161. The most expensive month in our data is April (from $242). Based on the 9 months ahead we have prices for.
Are there nonstop flights from Sydney to Cairns?
Yes. Nonstop from $161 round trip. 67% of the 15 date combinations we track are nonstop.
About this route
We track round-trip economy fares from Sydney (Australia) to Cairns (Australia) using Travelpayouts / Aviasales data. The cheapest round trip we've found is $161, departing December 1 and returning December 6 on a nonstop flight, about 27% below the usual $220. Right now we're following 15 upcoming date combinations on this route. The cheapest month to fly in our data is December, from $161. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.