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Cheapest Airline
The cheapest airline(s) flying from Cairns to Sydney is Jetstar Airways.
Cheapest Month
September
Travel Period: July 2024 - June 2025
The cheapest month(s) to fly from Cairns to Sydney is September.
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Cheapest Day of the Week
Saturday
The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Cairns to Sydney is Saturday.
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Cheapest Time
6pm
The cheapest time of the day to fly from Cairns to Sydney is in the afternoon.
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Morning 6:01am - 12:00pm
Afternoon 12:01pm - 6:00pm
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Jetstar Airways (JQ 941)Airbus Qantas (QF 462)Boeing 737 800 - 6h 15m (2h 25m)
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What’s the fastest flight time from Cairns to Sydney?
The fastest flight time for direct flights from Cairns to Sydney is 2 hours 50 minutes. Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.
How far is Sydney from Cairns?
The flight distance between Cairns and Sydney is 1961km. Check all available flights on Wego.
When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?
The earliest flight of the day departs at 06:00. The last flight of the day departs at 10:10. See the full list of flight times on Wego.
How many airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Sydney?
There are 3 airlines that offer direct flights from Cairns to Sydney. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.