Q: How long does a flight from Cairns to Sydney take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 55m to travel the 3,171 km between Cairns and Sydney.

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

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 2h 55m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:45 and will be landing in Sydney at 10:45.

Question 1

How long does a flight from Cairns to Sydney take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 2h 55m to travel the 3,171 km between Cairns and Sydney.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 2h 55m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 3

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (29 flights per week), Virgin Australia (17 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (14 flights per week).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 06:45 and will be landing in Sydney at 10:45.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Sydney jets off at 19:25 and lands at 22:10.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Sydney flight route.

Question 7

On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cairns to Sydney on a daily basis.

Question 8

Does Cairns Airport offer free Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Whether you need to make a last-minute booking, get some more information on your destination or finish up some work, you can stay connected with the free Wi-Fi offered in all areas of both Cairns Airport terminals. Access is unlimited and granted after a short and simple registration process.

Question 9

Does Cairns Airport have parents’ facilities?

Accepted Answer

If you’re travelling with infants, you can take care of changing, feeding and the rest of your parental responsibilities in one of the several parenting rooms at Cairns Airport. Parents’ facilities are conveniently located both before and after security control in T1 International and T2 Domestic.

Question 10

How much is a taxi fare to Sydney city centre from the airport?

Accepted Answer

Taxis can be easily hired at the taxi ranks outside the arrivals area on Level 1 of the terminal building for travellers who prefer a private transfer to their final destination. The duration of the trip between Sydney Airport and the city centre can be anywhere from 20 to 25 minutes, with fares at around $45-55.

Question 11

Does Sydney Airport have an on-site hotel?

Accepted Answer

For travellers with early return flights, or those that simply wish to stick close to the terminal, the Mantra Hotel and Ibis Hotel are a short walk from Sydney Airport’s Domestic Terminals 2 & 3. Ibis offers both standard and budget accommodation to serve travellers on any budget. Rates can fluctuate depending on the season, so try to book early for a good price.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Sydney is January, where tickets cost ₹ 15,333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 24,190 and ₹ 23,523 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Sydney?

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 Cairns to Sydney.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Sydney?

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 Sydney with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

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 Sydney from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from Cairns to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairns and Sydney historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 98 minutes.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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