Flights from Cairns to Sydney (Mascot)

CNSSYD

Cairns International Airport (Cairns, Australia) → Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney (Mascot), Australia)

Also known as Sydney (Mascot).

Nonstop
2h 55m
Distance
1,974 km
Frequency
7×/week
One-way from
$96
Airlines
Air France, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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Weekly schedule

Monday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • JQ95913:30→17:252h 55mJetstar
  • QF187714:40→18:352h 55mQantas
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • JQ95718:10→22:052h 55mJetstar

Tuesday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • JQ95718:10→22:052h 55mJetstar

Wednesday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • JQ95913:30→17:252h 55mJetstar
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia

Thursday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • QF187714:40→18:352h 55mQantas
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • VA142818:15→22:102h 55mVirgin Australia

Friday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • JQ95913:30→17:252h 55mJetstar
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • JQ95718:10→22:052h 55mJetstar
  • VA142818:15→22:102h 55mVirgin Australia

Saturday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF587306:45→10:453hQantas
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • QF587109:15→13:102h 55mQantas
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • NZ792312:40→16:352h 55mAir New Zealand
  • AS518412:40→16:352h 55mAlaska Airlines
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • AA728612:40→16:352h 55mAmerican Airlines
  • EK539812:40→16:352h 55mEmirates
  • BA746912:40→16:352h 55mBritish Airways
  • CX909412:40→16:352h 55mCathay Pacific
  • AF927412:40→16:352h 55mAir France
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • QF587515:35→19:302h 55mQantas
  • QF587718:10→22:052h 55mQantas
  • JQ95718:10→22:052h 55mJetstar

Sunday

  • JQ95306:45→10:453hJetstar
  • QF181906:50→10:452h 55mQantas
  • JQ95109:15→13:102h 55mJetstar
  • VA141611:10→15:052h 55mVirgin Australia
  • QF92312:40→16:352h 55mQantas
  • QF187714:40→18:352h 55mQantas
  • VA142215:35→19:302h 55mVirgin Australia
  • JQ95515:35→19:302h 55mJetstar
  • JQ95718:10→22:052h 55mJetstar
  • VA142818:15→22:102h 55mVirgin Australia

Cairns to Sydney (Mascot) — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney (Mascot)?
CNS–SYD is 2h 55m nonstop, covering 1,974 km (1,227 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Cairns to Sydney (Mascot)?
Air France, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Cairns to Sydney (Mascot)?
One-way fares on CNS–SYD recently started from $96. The lowest recent fare is for travel in March 2027. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.
How often do flights run from Cairns to Sydney (Mascot)?
The route is served 7 days a week (74 scheduled departures).