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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Mascot Airport?
Around 5 hours and 24 minutes or so. Shout out to the tall people out there — grab a seat with a bit of extra legroom. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
Are there non-stop flights between CNS and Sydney Airport?
Don’t want to fritter away precious time waiting for a connecting flight in some boring airport? You won’t need to when travelling between Cairns and Sydney. There are multiple airlines advertising direct flights. Take a look at Jetstar and Virgin Australia and clock up those flight points.
What airlines fly non-stop from CNS to Mascot Airport?
Don’t want the bother of taking two planes between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and SYD? We hear you. You’ll find a selection of airlines that have direct flights. A good option is Jetstar (JQ), which has 30 services on this route each month. Like to compare options? Be our guest. Check out the deals with Virgin Australia (VA), which offers 17 flights monthly.
How many flights are flown between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
There are 24 flights between CNS and SYD every day. That’s 24 ways to kick off your next awesome escape!
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here’s the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Cairns Intl. to Kingsford Smith Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Origin city name
Cairns
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Destination city name
Sydney
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Jetstar
Distance
1960 km

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