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Jetstar
JQ-953
06:45
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
3h 0m
Non-stop
09:45
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,071
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-770
06:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
4h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 50mBNE Airport
10:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,739
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-780
11:50
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
4h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 0mBNE Airport
16:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,739
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
V Australia
VA-770
06:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
6h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 50mBNE Airport
12:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,739
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
V Australia
VA-770
06:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
8h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 50mBNE Airport
14:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,739
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
V Australia
VA-780
11:50
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
6h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
18:10
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,739
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
V Australia
VA-786
16:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
5h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 35mBNE Airport
22:20
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹15,739
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
V Australia
VA-776
09:20
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
5h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 30mBNE Airport
14:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹17,300
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
V Australia
VA-776
09:20
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
7h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 30mBNE Airport
16:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹17,300
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
V Australia
VA-782
13:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
8h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 35mBNE Airport
22:20
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹17,300
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
V Australia
VA-776
09:20
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
8h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 5h 0mBNE Airport
18:10
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹17,354
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-780
11:50
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
5h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 0mBNE Airport
17:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹18,081
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-893
09:40
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
6h 15m
1 Stop
⏱ OOL · 2h 30mOOL Airport
15:55
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹19,584
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-893
09:40
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
8h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ OOL · 4h 15mOOL Airport
17:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹19,584
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-951
10:15
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
2h 55m
Non-stop
13:10
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹20,132
per person
✕ Non-refundable12 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-957
19:10
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
2h 55m
Non-stop
22:05
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹20,132
per person
✕ Non-refundable12 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-782
13:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
4h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 55mBNE Airport
18:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,105
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
V Australia
VA-776
09:20
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
8h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 30mBNE Airport
17:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,105
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
V Australia
VA-782
13:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
5h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 55mBNE Airport
19:40
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,105
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-1428
19:15
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
2h 55m
Non-stop
22:10
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,431
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-809
12:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
5h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ MCY · 2h 5mMCY Airport
17:50
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,637
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-929
06:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
9h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 5h 25mBNE Airport
15:10
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,734
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-929
06:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
9h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 6h 0mBNE Airport
15:45
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,734
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Qantas
QF-707
09:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
6h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 45mBNE Airport
16:00
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,746
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats9 fare options
Qantas
QF-1567
17:40
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
4h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 55mBNE Airport
22:25
07/14/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
₹21,746
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
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Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883
Sydney (SYD)
📍 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -33.94609832763672
📐 Longitude: 151.177001953125

✈ Distance: Cairns,Australia to Sydney,Australia1972.68 km

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The distance between Cairns,Australia and Sydney,Australia is approximately 1972.68 km.

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❓ Frequently asked questions — Cairns to Sydney flights

Generally yes — fares on most routes are most competitive around 4–6 weeks before departure. Booking earlier usually means better availability and a lower base fare when your dates are fixed.

The straight-line distance between Cairns,Australia (CNS) and Sydney,Australia (SYD) is approximately 1972.68 km. Actual flying distance may vary slightly depending on routing.

Non-stop availability on this route varies by airline schedule and season. Use the filters below to quickly check whether direct options are available on your selected date.

Mid-week departures often show lower prices than weekend travel on many routes. Use the date strip above to compare nearby days quickly.