Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns (SYD - CNS)
SYD — CNS
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Cheapest Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Virgin Australia flight options available from Sydney to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 4 September 2026.
Sat 31-1010:00 -
1 stop5h 00m
Fri 6-1117:35 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 3-9HK$1,999
Tue 15-910:00 -
1 stop6h 10m
Fri 18-919:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 3-9HK$2,078
Sat 17-1013:00 -
1 stop4h 45m
Thu 22-1006:00 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 2-9HK$2,431
Best Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns
Discover carefully curated Virgin Australia flight deals from Sydney to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Tue 2-308:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 5-315:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 1-9HK$1,294
Wed 17-212:50 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 16-310:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 30-8HK$1,294
Thu 28-108:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 31-115:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 2-9HK$1,623
Direct Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns
Explore direct Virgin Australia flight options from Sydney to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Tue 2-308:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 6-315:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 3-9HK$1,294
Wed 3-312:50 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Thu 4-317:35 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 4-9HK$1,302
Thu 28-108:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 31-115:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 2-9HK$1,623
Last-minute Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns
Discover last-minute Virgin Australia flight deals from Sydney to Cairns. Data last updated 4 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 31-1010:00 -
1 stop5h 00m
Fri 6-1117:35 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 3-9HK$1,999
Tue 15-910:00 -
1 stop6h 10m
Fri 18-919:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 3-9HK$2,078
Sat 17-1013:00 -
1 stop4h 45m
Thu 22-1006:00 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 2-9HK$2,431
One-way Virgin Australia flights to Cairns
Search for one-way Virgin Australia flight options to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Sun 6-1212:50 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 31-1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31-8HK$784
Thu 17-1208:10 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 31-1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31-8HK$862
Mon 22-214:40 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Wed 31-1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31-8HK$972
Can I get a flight from Sydney to Cairns on Virgin Australia for under HK$2,352?
There are 11 flights available on Virgin Australia from Sydney to Cairns for under HK$2,352. These prices can change based on many factors including date and time. To find SYD-CNS flight prices for your dates, click here.
Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns in 2026
Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Sydney to Cairns. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns with Virgin Australia?
The best time to book a flight to Cairns with Virgin Australia is 61 days before departure. On average, fares are higher if you book 13 days before departure.
Which month is the cheapest to fly Economy class from Sydney to Cairns?
For Economy class flights, the cheapest month to fly this route is May. The most expensive months are October and September.
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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
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