Flights from Sydney Flights to Cairns

Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns

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Last updated on: 04-03-2026

Sydney

Australia

SYD

Sydney Airport

Cairns

Australia

CNS

Cairns International Airport

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Distance

1,225 miles · (1,971 km)

Flight time

3 hours and 10 minutes

Airlines

Jetstar
Qantas
Virgin Australia

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A330-200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Embraer 190

Sydney to Cairns Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Sydney to Cairns. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SYD to CNS, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Cairns

What is the best time to visit Cairns?

🌴 Tropical

Cairns is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Cairns is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Cairns

CNS

Airlines flying from Sydney to Cairns

Airline-specific flight schedules from Sydney to Cairns

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their SYD CNS flight schedule.

Virgin Australia (VA)

Jetstar flight schedulefrom Sydney to Cairns

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Qantas flight schedulefrom Sydney to Cairns

Qantas is a member of Oneworld

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Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Sydney to Cairns

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Sydney to Cairns Flights

Flights from SYD to CNS are operated 55 times a week, with an average of 8 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:10 - 20:30. The earliest flight departs at 06:10, the last flight departs at 20:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Sydney to Cairns takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Sydney and Cairns is 1,225 miles (or 1,971 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cairns?

There is 1 airport in Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).

How many flights per week are there from SYD to CNS?

There are 55 flights per week flying from Sydney to Cairns (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

3 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Cairns.

How far is Cairns from Sydney?

The distance from Sydney to Cairns is 1,225 miles (1,971 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SYD airport to CNS airport?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Sydney to Cairns.

What alliances have direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Sydney to Cairns.

What classes are available from Sydney to Cairns?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Aircraft types that fly from Sydney to Cairns:

Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A330-200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Embraer 190

What is the earliest flight departing from Sydney to Cairns?

The earliest flight departs at 06:10 from Sydney and arrives at 08:20 at Cairns.

What is the latest flight available from Sydney to Cairns?

The latest flight departs at 20:30 from Sydney and arrives at 22:35 at Cairns.

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Non-stop flights from SYD to CNS

1,225 miles (1,971 km) · 3h 10m

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Arrive
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Aircraft
Classes

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08:20
Jetstar
JQ 950
Jetstar
Airbus A321-100/200
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F

06:10
09:20
Jetstar
JQ 950
Jetstar
Airbus A321-100/200
Y
W
J
F

06:10
09:20
Jetstar
JQ 950
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F

08:10
10:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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W
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F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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F

08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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08:10
11:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1413
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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11:25
Jetstar
JQ 938
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
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Qantas

Oneworld
QF 922
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Oneworld
QF 922
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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09:45
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Qantas

Oneworld
QF 922
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
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Airbus A320-100/200
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Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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12:40
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Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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12:40
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Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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12:40
15:55
Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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12:40
15:55
Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Virgin Australia
VA 1419
Virgin Australia
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Virgin Australia
VA 1419
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Boeing 737 MAX 8
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Qantas

Oneworld
QF 924
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Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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14:25
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Oneworld
QF 924
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Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Oneworld
QF 924
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Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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15:10
17:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1423
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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15:10
18:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1423
Virgin Australia
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15:10
18:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1423
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
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15:10
18:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1423
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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15:10
18:25
Virgin Australia
VA 1423
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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15:10
18:25
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VA 1423
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17:25
Jetstar
JQ 954
Jetstar
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18:25
Jetstar
JQ 954
Jetstar
Airbus A321-100/200
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15:15
18:25
Jetstar
JQ 954
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
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15:15
18:25
Jetstar
JQ 954
Jetstar
Airbus A321-100/200
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22:25
Jetstar
JQ 956
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
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19:15
22:25
Jetstar
JQ 956
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
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Jetstar
JQ 956
Jetstar
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