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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of April. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

6%Trains in Cairns are 6% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$4.74

Cairns$4.47

MealMid-priced restaurant

27%A meal in Cairns is 27% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.

Sydney$26.82

Cairns$19.67

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

26%A taxi fare in Cairns is 26% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney$4.47

Cairns$3.31

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

15%Coffee is 15% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.

Sydney$4.84

Cairns$5.59

Exchange rate

1 SGD = 1.12 AUD

1 AUD = 0.9 SGD

Last checked on Thu, 12/02

Distance: 1961 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Cairns

Is it safe to travel from Sydney to Cairns during the Covid-19 situation?

At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!

For flights from Sydney to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns is 97$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cairns more expensive than Sydney to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs an average of 3.31 SGD , 26% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 4.47 SGD,

while train tickets cost 6% less at Cairns: $ 4.47 SGD versus $ 4.74 SGD at Sydney.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 19.67 SGD euros in Cairns, 27% less than the 26.82 SGD euros in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 15% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 5.59 SGD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 4.84 SGD.

How long does the flight from Sydney to Cairns take?

Flight length from Sydney to Cairns is around 3 h and 10 m on average, at an average distance of 1960.97 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Sydney and Cairns?

The main route from Sydney to Cairns is: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Cairns Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route:

Jetstar.

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