Q: How many flights are there between Sydney and Cairns per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 53 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:10 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

Question 1

How many flights are there between Sydney and Cairns per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 53 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sydney and Cairns are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (28 flights per week), Virgin Australia (17 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (8 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:10 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

Question 4

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Cairns jets off at 20:45 and lands at 22:50.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Cairns. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $226 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 6

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Cairns flight route.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Cairns flight route.

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Cairns, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Sydney to Cairns on a daily basis.

Question 10

What lounges are available in the domestic terminals of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you’d like to relax in comfort before your flight, there are various lounge options in the domestic terminals of Sydney Airport. Terminal 3 has Qantas Business Lounge and The Qantas Club Lounge, which are both located in the departures area, opposite Gates 4 and 5. Terminal 2 has Virgin Australia Lounge, located after security near the main security checkpoint. Please check with your airline for your eligibility to use their lounge.

Question 11

How do you get to Sydney Airport from the Sydney centre?

Accepted Answer

There are many options to get from Sydney centre to Sydney Airport. The metro will get you to the airport from Central Station in about 15min. Be sure to get use your Opal card, if you have one, for discounted fares. You can also take a taxi or rideshare service; the cost depends on what part of Sydney you are heading to.

Question 12

How is Cairns Airport accessible for people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The airport has accessible toilets and public phones. It also has a number of hearing loops that reduce distortion and background noise for those using hearing aids. You can also request a disability-friendly taxi through the taxi concierge staff in the taxi area.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $483 and $427 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Cairns. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 19

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Cairns, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 20

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,029, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $483 and $427 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Cairns?

No, with an average price for the route of $1,029, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns?

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Cairns, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Cairns?

Sydney and Cairns are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (28 flights per week), Virgin Australia (17 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (8 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Cairns?

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Cairns. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $226 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Cairns?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Cairns per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:10 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Cairns?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Cairns jets off at 20:45 and lands at 22:50.

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