Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns
All flights from SYD to CNS non-stop. There are direct flights from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia to Cairns International (CNS), Australia with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. 68 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:05 to 20:30 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1232 miles (1982 km). Flight time ranges from 3 hours to 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Sydney
, Australia
Airlines with non-stop routes:
Jetstar
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Tigerair Australia
Alliance Airlines
Flight schedule from Sydney to Cairns 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
Flight schedule from Sydney to Cairns 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
Flight schedule from Sydney to Cairns 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
Sydney to Cairns scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between SYD and CNS.
SYD - CNS route facts
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Distance1232 miles (1982 km)
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Flight time3 hours to 3 hours and 15 minutes
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Airlines Jetstar Virgin Australia Qantas
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Airline alliancesLow-cost carrier oneworld
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CabinsEconomy Business
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Hub airportsVirgin Australia: SYDQantas: SYD
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Departure terminalsJetstar: Terminal 2Virgin Australia: Terminal 2Qantas: Terminal 3
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Arrival terminalsJetstar: Terminal 2Virgin Australia: Terminal 2Qantas: Terminal 2
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AircraftJetstar: Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A321neoVirgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737MAX 8 PassengerQantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Embraer 190
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