Cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns from $128
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Cairns?
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
May. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cairns from Sydney is May. The most expensive is December.
What is the cheapest day to depart Sydney for Cairns?
Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Friday.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns?
In the afternoon. Sydney to Cairns flights are approximately 20% more expensive at midday than in the afternoon
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cairns from Sydney?
Jetstar. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney to Cairns
What is the cheapest Sydney to Cairns flight route?
Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cairns. Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns for the best Sydney - Cairns flight prices
How far in advance should you book Sydney to Cairns flights?
34 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Sydney to Cairns is approximately 34 days to departure
How many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per day?
The number of flights available between Sydney and Cairns is 26 per day as of November 2024. The most frequent departure time is 09:00, with 59% of daily flights leaving at midday.
How many flights depart from Sydney to Cairns on average per week?
186 flights are operational weekly from Sydney to Cairns as of November 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Friday, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.
What cabin class options are available on Sydney to Cairns flights?
There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Sydney to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Cairns flights?
No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sydney to Cairns.
How have Sydney to Cairns flight prices changed over time?
As of November 2024, prices for Sydney to Cairns flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.
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How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns by plane?
A flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cairns will travel around 1960.5 km. 3h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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 were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 as of November 2024.
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 you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Cairns?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sydney and Cairns, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 34.03% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321-100/200 with 19.19%, Airbus A320-100/200 with 16.96%, and Airbus A321neo with 9.58%.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Cairns?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Sydney to Cairns is Jetstar (69.04% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Virgin Australia (28.72%) and Qantas Airways (2.25%).
Best airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Sydney to Cairns with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free cancellation | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceFrom $199 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.5 492 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $200 | Free cancellation | Rating 6.6 512 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $252 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.6 821 reviews |
Qantas Airways Flights From Sydney to Cairns
The lowest priced Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns from the last 72 hours was $163. Generally, Qantas Airways has 27 flights on this route every week with an average price of $406. Qantas Airways is rated 7.6/10 by our users.
Virgin Australia Flights From Sydney to Cairns
Another popular option for Sydney to Cairns flights is Virgin Australia (7.5/10, 492 ratings). Virgin Australia flies from Sydney to Cairns around 9 times per week, with deals starting from $129 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $251.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Sydney to Cairns?
To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Cairns from Sydney.
Can I find flights from Sydney to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from Sydney to Cairns with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
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?
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