Flights from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

Route intelligence for SYD → CNS: direct flights, stopover options, and timetable coverage in one place.

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Direct flights

4 direct option(s) across 4 airline(s) · 1,974 km route distance.

  • American Airlines · 177 min · 1974 km
  • Jetstar Airways · 177 min · 1974 km
  • Qantas · 177 min · 1974 km
  • Virgin Australia · 177 min · 1974 km

Explore these airlines on this city pair

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American Airlines route map →Jetstar Airways route map →Qantas route map →Virgin Australia route map →

Stopover options

  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 37m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 37m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 41m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 41m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 50m · SYD → CNS

Timetable coverage

Published flight numbers: 6E4586, JQ950, QF5870, QR8493, SQ6654, VA1409, AI7223, QR7181, VA1413, AA7347, AF9273, AS5185, BA7468, CX9024, EK5393, NZ7922, QF922, 6E4587, JQ952, QF5872 …

Flight number: 6E 4586

Operating days: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

  • SYD 06:10 → CNS 09:15

Plan this city pair

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Route planning checklist

  • Compare direct duration with one-stop total duration before committing to a fare.
  • Check inbound alternatives on flights to CNS when return timing is important.
  • Use Guides for alliance and hub strategy playbooks.
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