Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £174 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £226 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Sydney to Cairns take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Cairns from Sydney is typically 3h 05m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,224 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 3h 04m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 48 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

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 £78 for a one-way ticket and £138 for a return.

Question 5

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 (20 flights per week), Virgin Australia (17 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (11 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 06:20 and will be landing in Cairns at 08:20.

Question 7

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 15:25 and lands at 17:30.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Cairns. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Australia, with the best return deal found costing £104. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Australia.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 £146 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £213 and £208 respectively.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

How often are flights from Sydney to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Sydney and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 107 minutes.

Question 20

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 21

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 Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Cairns were found on Jetstar (£138) and Virgin Australia (£171).

Question 25

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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 £154 and £252 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £138 on Jetstar (5 Dec–12 Dec).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

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