Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Cairns, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $351 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $464 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Cairns take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 3,171 km separating Sydney to Cairns in about 3h 00m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns was $126 for a one-way ticket and $211 for a return.

Question 6

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 (16 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (14 flights per week).

Question 7

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 (16 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (14 flights per week).

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cairns on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Cairns. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cairns on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Cairns. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

Question 10

Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at Cairns, also known as Cairns.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:05 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

Question 12

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 19:15 and lands at 22:25.

Question 13

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 $114 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 14

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 $114 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 15

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 16

Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Cairns.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

Are there smoking areas at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Accepted Answer

Smoking areas at this airport are located outside the terminal buildings. There is a no smoking policy inside the terminal buildings, so if you are a smoker, make a note of the location of the designated spaces (marked on terminal maps) and take advantage of them before going through security.

Question 22

Is there free Wi-Fi at both Sydney Kingsford Smith and Cairns Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Airport offers free Wi-Fi – select ‘-FREE SYD WiFi-’, follow the registration instructions, click proceed and you can start surfing. Cairns Airport also has a Wi-Fi service in all terminals – it is free for 30 minutes in T2 and for 60 minutes in T1 – thereafter you will need to pay.

Question 23

How do I transfer between terminals at Cairns Airport?

Accepted Answer

The terminals at Cairns Airport are within walking distance of each other and you can get from one to the other via a covered walkway. From T2 Arrivals to T1 Departures, follow the Green line and from T1 Arrivals to T2 Departures follow the Blue line. The walk takes between 5 and 7minutes.

Question 24

Can I use public transport to get from Cairns Airport to Cairns city centre?

Accepted Answer

If you wish to use public transport from Cairns Airport ,you will need to catch the Airport Connect bus service which, for around AUD6 one way and AUD8 return, will take you from the airport to the Sheridan Street bus stops, where you can continue your journey north towards beaches or southwards towards Cairns.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Cairns is January, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $367 respectively.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Cairns is January, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $367 respectively.

Question 27

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.

Question 28

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.

Question 29

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.

Question 30

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.

Question 31

How often are flights from Sydney to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 101 minutes.

Question 32

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Australia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 33

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 34

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 37

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 38

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 39

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cairns from Sydney usually cost between $240 and $420 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $211 on Jetstar (21 Sept–25 Sept).

Question 40

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairns is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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