Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Sydney takes around 2.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cairns and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Cairns and Sydney is 1975 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Sydney. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Brisbane, Bangkok, Denpasar, Townsville, Seoul, Sunshine Coast Region, Darwin, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Gold Coast, Singapore, Adelaide, Perth, London, Chiang Mai, Cebu, Busan.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, Auckland, Denpasar, Singapore, Brisbane, Bangkok, Gold Coast, London, Kathmandu, Manila, Perth, Adelaide, Kuala Lumpur, Darwin, Christchurch, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Ballina, Phuket City, New Delhi.

Question 6

What airports are near Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 7

What airports are near Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Bathurst.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cairns and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cairns and Sydney thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cairns and Sydney can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cairns and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Sydney with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Regional Express.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cairns and Sydney?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Sydney, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cairns and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Cairns and Sydney, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns

Question 14

How many airports are there near Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Bathurst.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Sydney depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Sydney arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cairns and Sydney depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cairns and Sydney arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£73
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£73
Cheapest round-trip	£146
Average round-trip	£164
Nonstop flights in May	£73 – £412

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	Yes	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	No

Cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney

Flights starting at £73. Choose between Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, or Qantas to find the best price.

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