Question 1

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

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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?

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The flight distance between Cairns and Sydney is 1975 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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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?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Sydney?

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

Question 8

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

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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?

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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 Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Regional Express, Emirates.

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?

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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?

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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, Illawarra Regional, Orange.

Question 15

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

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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?

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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?

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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	£75
Cheapest round-trip	£144
Average round-trip	£171
Nonstop flights in May	£75 – £615
Most popular airline	Virgin Australia Airlines

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	4	3	2	3	4	3	4
Jetstar Airways	2	2	3	3	3	2	3
Qantas	---	2	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	4	2	2	3	3	3	3
Jetstar Airways	3	2	3	3	3	2	3
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	3	2	2	3	3	3	3
Jetstar Airways	3	2	3	3	3	2	3
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Virgin Australia Airlines	3	2	3	3	4	3	3
Jetstar Airways	3	2	3	3	3	2	3
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at £75. Choose between Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, or Qantas to find the best price.

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	20°C
February	25°C	20°C
March	24°C	19°C
April	22°C	16°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	17°C	10°C
September	20°C	12°C
October	21°C	14°C
November	23°C	16°C
December	24°C	18°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No