SydneytoCairnsFlight Time
SYD–CNS · Nonstop
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport) to Cairns (Cairns Airport).
The estimated flight time from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) is about 3h 7m, covering 1,226 miles. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 06:10 to 15:15 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 7m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,226 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Sydney to Cairns
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas operate 6-7/day flights from SYD to CNS. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 3 at SYD.
- First departure
- 06:10
- Last departure
- 15:15
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:10 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CNS to SYD flights — 6-7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SYD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 45 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) is about 3h 7m, based on the 1,226-mile flying distance.
How far is Sydney from Cairns?
Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) is about 1,226 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Sydney to Cairns?
Yes. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Cairns?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS).
What aircraft fly from Sydney to Cairns?
The SYD–CNS route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737.