Jetstar flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)
Cheapflights users flying from Sydney to Cairns on Jetstar typically fly into Cairns and depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Select your dates above for pricing.
Travel insights for Jetstar flights from Sydney to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about Jetstar flights from Sydney to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairns with Jetstar?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Booking with Jetstar 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns with Jetstar?
Currently, the most affordable month to book a Jetstar flight from Sydney to Cairns in February, with an average price of $128. Conversely, traveling with Jetstar from Sydney to Cairns in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $219. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.
Weekly Jetstar flight availability from Sydney to Cairns
The most Jetstar flights from SYD to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer Jetstar flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Cairns
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