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SYD → CNSApprox. 1972.68 km11 May 2026Live inventory
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virginaustralia
VA-977
18:30
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
4h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 50mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹15,835
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-973
18:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
5h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹15,835
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
V Australia
VA-965
17:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
6h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 20mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹15,835
per person
✕ Non-refundable9 fare options
V Australia
VA-957
16:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
7h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 20mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,081
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
V Australia
VA-951
15:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
8h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 20mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,081
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
V Australia
VA-901
06:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
17h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 20mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,081
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-824
20:15
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
12h 15m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 8h 15mBNE Airport
08:30
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,332
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-420
20:45
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
12h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ OOL · 8h 25mOOL Airport
09:05
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,089
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-905
06:30
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
4h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 40mBNE Airport
11:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,408
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-901
06:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
5h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 10mBNE Airport
11:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,194
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-810
06:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
11h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 7h 20mBNE Airport
17:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,223
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
V Australia
VA-925
09:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
23h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 19h 40mBNE Airport
08:40
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,235
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-931
10:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
22h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 18h 40mBNE Airport
08:40
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,235
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-951
15:00
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
17h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 40mBNE Airport
08:40
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,235
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-529
20:45
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
13h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 8h 5mMEL Airport
09:45
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,600
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-814
09:20
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
7h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 0mBNE Airport
17:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,877
per person
✕ Non-refundable11 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-814
09:20
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
23h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 19h 10mBNE Airport
08:30
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,992
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-820
17:20
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
17h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 55mBNE Airport
11:15
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,992
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-515
08:50
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
13h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 8h 50mMEL Airport
22:40
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,287
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-509
09:45
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
12h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 7h 55mMEL Airport
22:40
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,287
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-950
06:10
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
3h 10m
Non-stop
09:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,564
per person
✕ Non-refundable11 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-521
16:05
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
6h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 1h 35mMEL Airport
22:40
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,977
per person
✕ Non-refundable11 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-816
10:35
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
6h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 45mBNE Airport
17:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,977
per person
✕ Non-refundable11 fare options
Qantas
QF-546
17:30
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
5h 15m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 10mBNE Airport
22:45
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,998
per person
✕ Non-refundable9 fare options
Qantas
QF-544
17:10
05/11/2026
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
5h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 30mBNE Airport
22:45
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,998
per person
✕ Non-refundable9 fare options
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Sydney (SYD)
📍 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -33.94609832763672
📐 Longitude: 151.177001953125
Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883
✈ Distance: Sydney,Australia to Cairns,Australia — 1972.68 km
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Sydney to Cairns — what to expect when booking
The SYD–CNS route is served by multiple carriers throughout the year.
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The distance between Sydney,Australia and Cairns,Australia is approximately
1972.68 km.
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Generally yes — fares on most routes are most competitive around 4–6 weeks before departure. Booking earlier usually means better availability and a lower base fare when your dates are fixed.
The straight-line distance between Sydney,Australia (SYD) and Cairns,Australia (CNS) is approximately 1972.68 km. Actual flying distance may vary slightly depending on routing.
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