How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns?

Generally, when trying to get a below-average price for your ticket, try to book around 12 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 18 days before departure.

Is Qantas Airways the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Cairns?

With an average price of $417 return, Qantas Airways is not the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Jetstar, where a return flight costs $202 on average.

What is the cheapest Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns was $114 for a return flight and $65 for a one-way flight.

Does Qantas Airways fly direct to Cairns from Sydney?

Yes, Qantas Airways does offer direct flights for the route, with around 25 flights per week.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns with Qantas Airways?

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns with Qantas Airways is Tuesday, when prices are around $129. The most expensive day is generally Thursday, when the average price is around $152.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns with Qantas Airways?

The cheapest month for Qantas Airways flights to Cairns from Sydney is generally February, where plane tickets cost $159 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of September and December, when tickets cost $249 and $259 respectively.

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09:45 - 11:50SYD-CNS

3h 05mdirect

10:00 - 18:25CNS-SYD

7h 25m1 stop

$458Qantas Airways

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Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar

09:45 - 11:50SYD-CNS

3h 05mdirect

10:00 - 18:25CNS-SYD

7h 25m1 stop

$459Qantas Airways

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Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar

07:00 - 12:05SYD-CNS

6h 05m1 stop

10:00 - 18:25CNS-SYD

7h 25m1 stop

$522Qantas Airways

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Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar

06:00 - 12:05SYD-CNS

7h 05m1 stop

10:00 - 18:25CNS-SYD

7h 25m1 stop

$524Qantas Airways

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Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar

12:05 - 20:50SYD-CNS

8h 45m1 stop

06:00 - 10:50CNS-SYD

4h 50m1 stop

$549Qantas Airways

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Wed, 16 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr

06:00 - 12:00SYD-CNS

6h 00m1 stop

13:40 - 16:35CNS-SYD

2h 55mdirect

$554Qantas Airways

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Sat, 21 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun

11:05 - 22:45SYD-CNS

12h 40m1 stop

10:00 - 18:25CNS-SYD

7h 25m1 stop

$574Qantas Airways

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Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar

14:05 - 22:35SYD-CNS

8h 30m1 stop

14:05 - 18:20CNS-SYD

4h 15m1 stop

$582Qantas Airways

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Sat, 28 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul

06:00 - 12:05SYD-CNS

6h 05m1 stop

13:40 - 16:35CNS-SYD

2h 55mdirect

$591Qantas Airways

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Fri, 20 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun

06:00 - 12:00SYD-CNS

6h 00m1 stop

15:35 - 21:20CNS-SYD

5h 45m1 stop

$594Qantas Airways

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Sat, 21 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun

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High season	January
Cheapest flight	$321
Average price round-trip	$307

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How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns?
Generally, when trying to get a below-average price for your ticket, try to book around 12 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 18 days before departure.
Is Qantas Airways the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Cairns?
With an average price of $417 return, Qantas Airways is not the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Cairns with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Jetstar, where a return flight costs $202 on average.
What is the cheapest Qantas Airways flight from Sydney to Cairns?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with Qantas Airways from Sydney to Cairns was $114 for a return flight and $65 for a one-way flight.
Does Qantas Airways fly direct to Cairns from Sydney?
Yes, Qantas Airways does offer direct flights for the route, with around 25 flights per week.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns with Qantas Airways?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cairns with Qantas Airways is Tuesday, when prices are around $129. The most expensive day is generally Thursday, when the average price is around $152.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairns with Qantas Airways?
The cheapest month for Qantas Airways flights to Cairns from Sydney is generally February, where plane tickets cost $159 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of September and December, when tickets cost $249 and $259 respectively.

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6.9Food

7.6Boarding

8.1Crew

7.4Comfort

7.2Entertainment

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I wish there was more seat room especially when the seat in front reclines. (in 5 reviews)
And slightly more leg room would have been preferred for a 14hr flight. (in 218 reviews)

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2.0 Poor

Verified traveller, Feb 2025

LAX-SYD

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

10.0 Wonderful

Kas, Jan 2025

SYD-BNE

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

6.0 Okay

Karen, Jan 2025

SYD-DPS

Flight delayed and communication not great....

4.0 Mediocre

Verified traveller, Jan 2025

LAX-BNE

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

6.0 Okay

Adam, Jan 2025

BNE-ADL

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

4.0 Mediocre

Ian, Jan 2025

SYD-NAN

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

2.0 Poor

Sperry, Jan 2025

HBA-MEL

As usual…69 min late

2.0 Poor

Jim, Jan 2025

SYD-DPS

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

10.0 Wonderful

Gavin, Jan 2025

PER-MEL

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

2.0 Poor

Richard, Jan 2025

MEL-SIN

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.