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15977 km
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+73°F
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Airports
CNS
5km
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Flight prices from Sydney to Cairns
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
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Is Cairns an expensive destination?
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Direct flights from Sydney to Cairns
We could not found any direct flights to Cairns, if you are flying from Sydney. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Australia).
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Airports in Cairns and Sydney
Cairns has 1 airport and Sydney has 1 airport.
Cairns
Sydney
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
5 km from Cairns city center.
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Taxi~10 min.
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Shuttle~10 min.
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Which airport in Cairns is better?
The closest airport to Cairns city center is Cairns International Airport (CNS) with 5 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Cairns International Airport (CNS), trip will take 10 min.
Planning a trip from Sydney to Cairns? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Cairns looks currently:
Wed, 24 June
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+73°F
Rain
6 m/s
69 %
Thu, 25 June
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+77°F
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5 m/s
61 %
Fri, 26 June
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+73°F
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5 m/s
79 %
Sat, 27 June
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+77°F
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5 m/s
63 %
Sun, 28 June
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+77°F
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4 m/s
67 %
Mon, 29 June
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+77°F
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4 m/s
67 %
Tue, 30 June
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+77°F
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4 m/s
67 %
Wed, 01 July
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+77°F
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4 m/s
59 %
Thu, 02 July
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+77°F
Rain
5 m/s
64 %
Fri, 03 July
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+77°F
Rain
5 m/s
70 %
Sat, 04 July
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+79°F
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5 m/s
58 %
Sun, 05 July
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+79°F
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5 m/s
61 %
Mon, 06 July
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+79°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
63 %
Tue, 07 July
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+75°F
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5 m/s
74 %
Wed, 08 July
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+79°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
67 %
Thu, 09 July
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+82°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
63 %
FAQ
Flying from Sydney to Cairns? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Cairns?
Cairns is served by 1 airport: Cairns International Airport. The nearest airport is Cairns International Airport located 5 km away.
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How far is it between Sydney and Cairns by plane?
Cairns is around 15977 km away from Sydney.
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What is the flight time from Sydney to Cairns?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Sydney to Cairns.
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How good the weather is in Cairns?
The coldest month is August with an average temperature of +70°F. The hottest month is January with an average temperature of +81°F. Right now it is +73°F and Rain in Cairns.
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Is there a direct connection between Sydney and Cairns?
No, there are no direct flights to Cairns if you are flying from Sydney.
Cairns guide
Cairns themes
This is what Cairns is known for:
Location
Cairns is located in Australia, 15977 km away from Sydney:
Cairns time zone
Cairns jest o 13 godziny przed Sydney, gdzie teraz jest 02:47
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02:47 (ADT -3)Time in Cairns right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 Australian Dollar equals 70.01 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 142.84 Australian Dollar.
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$100 = $70.01Exchange rate
Visa to Australia
E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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E-visa is requiredFor US citizens
Language in Australia
Official language in Australia is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
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Safety
Some areas of Cairns might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Cairns pros and cons
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