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Jetstar
JQ-954
15:15
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 10m
Non-stop
18:25
04/14/2026
CNS
₹7,755
per person
✕ Non-refundable16 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-956
19:15
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 10m
Non-stop
22:25
04/14/2026
CNS
₹7,755
per person
✕ Non-refundable16 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-950
06:10
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 10m
Non-stop
09:20
04/14/2026
CNS
₹8,434
per person
✕ Non-refundable16 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-952
10:30
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 10m
Non-stop
13:40
04/14/2026
CNS
₹10,603
per person
✕ Non-refundable14 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-1413
08:10
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 15m
Non-stop
11:25
04/14/2026
CNS
₹11,131
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-1419
12:40
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 15m
Non-stop
15:55
04/14/2026
CNS
₹14,227
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
Qantas
QF-922
09:45
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 10m
Non-stop
12:55
04/14/2026
CNS
₹14,658
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats22 fare options
Qantas
QF-924
14:25
04/14/2026
SYD
3h 10m
Non-stop
17:35
04/14/2026
CNS
₹14,658
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats22 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-973
18:00
04/14/2026
SYD
5h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 20m
23:20
04/14/2026
CNS
₹14,968
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
VLE VOLARE
VA-957
16:00
04/14/2026
SYD
7h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 20m
23:20
04/14/2026
CNS
₹14,968
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
VLE VOLARE
VA-965
17:00
04/14/2026
SYD
6h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 20m
23:20
04/14/2026
CNS
₹14,968
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-905
06:30
04/14/2026
SYD
4h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 40m
11:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹15,144
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-901
06:00
04/14/2026
SYD
5h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 10m
11:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹15,144
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
VLE VOLARE
VA-901
06:00
04/14/2026
SYD
7h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 10m
13:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹15,144
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats7 fare options
VLE VOLARE
VA-905
06:30
04/14/2026
SYD
6h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 40m
13:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹15,144
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats7 fare options
V Australia
VA-901
06:00
04/14/2026
SYD
17h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 20m
23:20
04/14/2026
CNS
₹15,144
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
JetStar
JQ-412
14:05
04/14/2026
SYD
19h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ OOL · 15h 5m
09:05
04/15/2026
+1
CNS
₹16,115
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
JetStar
JQ-414
15:10
04/14/2026
SYD
17h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ OOL · 14h 0m
09:05
04/15/2026
+1
CNS
₹16,115
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
VLE VOLARE
VA-925
09:00
04/14/2026
SYD
7h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 10m
16:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹17,268
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats7 fare options
V Australia
VA-917
08:00
04/14/2026
SYD
8h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 10m
16:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹17,268
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-913
07:30
04/14/2026
SYD
8h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 40m
16:10
04/14/2026
CNS
₹17,268
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats3 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-521
16:05
04/14/2026
SYD
6h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 1h 35m
22:40
04/14/2026
CNS
₹17,584
per person
✕ Non-refundable15 fare options
JetStar
JQ-818
14:20
04/14/2026
SYD
18h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 14h 10m
08:30
04/15/2026
+1
CNS
₹17,647
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats4 fare options
JetStar
JQ-830
18:05
04/14/2026
SYD
17h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 10m
11:15
04/15/2026
+1
CNS
₹17,647
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
JetStar
JQ-828
15:20
04/14/2026
SYD
19h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 15h 55m
11:15
04/15/2026
+1
CNS
₹17,647
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
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Sydney (SYD)
📍 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -33.94609832763672
📐 Longitude: 151.177001953125
Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883

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

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions — Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney,Australia (SYD) and Cairns,Australia (CNS) 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.