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Direct flights from Cairns to Sydney

Airlines Schedules

CNS - SYD route map All flights from CNS to SYD non-stop. There are direct flights from Cairns International (CNS), Australia to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. 72 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:40 to 19:15 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1232 miles (1982 km). Flight time ranges from 2 hours and 55 minutes to 3 hours.

CNS
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
SYD
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
CNS
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
SYD
Flight time 2h 55min to 3h 0min
Updated Jul 13, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 06:40 and 19:10 • From Terminal 2
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31 flights/week
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Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 08:55 and 19:15 • From Terminal 2
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23 flights/week
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Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:50 and 17:00 • From Terminal 2
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18 flights/week
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Cairns to Sydney with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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JQ953
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JQ951
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JQ955
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JQ957
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Flight schedule from Cairns to Sydney with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VA1418
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VA1424
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Flight schedule from Cairns to Sydney with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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QF1819
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QF923
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13

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Cairns to Sydney scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between CNS and SYD.

Friday
Fri
Aug 07
10 flights(10)
Saturday
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Aug 08
7 flights(7)
Sunday
Sun
Aug 09
9 flights(9)
Monday
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Aug 10
8 flights(8)
Tuesday
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Aug 11
8 flights(8)
Wednesday
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Aug 12
8 flights(8)
Thursday
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Aug 13
9 flights(9)
Time
Airline
Flight
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:30
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ959
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ957
19:15
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1428
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ957
19:15
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1428
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ957
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ957
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ957
06:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ953
06:50
Qantas Qantas
QF1819
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ951
12:10
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1418
13:40
Qantas Qantas
QF923
15:35
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ955
16:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1424
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ957
19:15
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1428
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CNS-SYD flight route
Route map from Cairns, CNS to Sydney, SYD. The distance is 1232 miles or 1982 km.
Cairns - Sydney direct flight map
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CNS - SYD route facts

  • Distance
    1232 miles (1982 km)
  • Flight time
    2 hours and 55 minutes to 3 hours
  • Airlines
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
    Qantas Qantas
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Virgin Australia: SYD
    Qantas: SYD
  • Departure terminals
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
    Qantas: Terminal 2
  • Arrival terminals
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
    Qantas: Terminal 3
  • Aircraft
    Jetstar: Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A321neo
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    Qantas: Embraer 190 and Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas operate non-stop flights from CNS to SYD with 72 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from CNS to SYD ranges from 2 hours and 55 minutes to 3 hours. The route covers 1232 miles (1982 km).

72 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:40 to 19:15 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: Jetstar: Terminal 2, Virgin Australia: Terminal 2 and Qantas: Terminal 2. Arrival terminals: Jetstar: Terminal 2, Virgin Australia: Terminal 2 and Qantas: Terminal 3.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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