Question 1

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Sydney to Cairns typically takes around 3 hours 5 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 6 hours 20 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Sydney to Cairns, with an average of around 5 to 6 flights per day, operated by, among others, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns are operated by, among others, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Virgin Australia (via Brisbane) and Qantas Airways (via Brisbane). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

From Sydney to Cairns there are on average around 5 to 6 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

From Sydney to Cairns there are around 38 to 39 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Sydney to Cairns depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Sydney to Cairns usually departs at 06:10. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cairns.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Sydney to Cairns depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Sydney to Cairns usually departs at 20:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 20/10/26 direct VA1419 03h 15min	Return 08/11/26 direct VA1422 03h 00min	Virgin Australia		£159
Best option Sydney Cairns	Outbound 20/10/26 direct JQ0956 03h 10min	Return 08/11/26 direct VA1422 03h 00min	Jetstar Airways		£163
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 31/08/26 1 Stopover (BNE) QF0546, QF1890 05h 15min	Return 10/09/26 direct QF1819 02h 55min	Qantas Airways		£240
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 20/10/26 direct VA1419 03h 15min	Return 08/11/26 direct VA1422 03h 00min	Virgin Australia		£163
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 20/10/26 direct VA1419 03h 15min	Return 08/11/26 direct VA1422 03h 00min	Virgin Australia		£172
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 31/08/26 1 Stopover (BNE) VA0977, VA0799 04h 50min	Return 10/09/26 direct VA1428 02h 55min	Virgin Australia		£173
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 31/08/26 1 Stopover (BNE) VA0977, VA0799 04h 50min	Return 10/09/26 direct VA1428 02h 55min	Virgin Australia		£175
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 31/08/26 1 Stopover (BNE) QF0546, QF1890 05h 15min	Return 10/09/26 direct VA1428 02h 55min	Qantas Airways		£176
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 04/10/26 1 Stopover (BNE) VA0985, VA0799 04h 50min	Return 20/10/26 direct VA1422 02h 55min	Virgin Australia		£184
Sydney Cairns	Outbound 20/10/26 direct VA1419 03h 15min	Return 08/11/26 direct VA1422 03h 00min	Virgin Australia	?	£186

Outbound and return from	158,80 £
Flight duration	min. 03:00 / max. 03:05
Return flight duration	min. 02:55/ max. 03:05
Distance	1975 km
Flights per week	70
Departure airport	Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Departure country	Flights from Australia
Arrival airport	Airport Cairns (CNS)
Destination country	Flights to Australia
Departure country - Arrival airport	Australia - Cairns
Departure airport - Destination country	Sydney Kingsford Smith - Australia

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