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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in Sydney costs roughly the same as in Cairns.
Cairns$5.49
Sydney$5.49
MealMid-priced restaurant
25%The average meal is 25% more expensive in Sydney than in Cairns.
Cairns$21.97
Sydney$27.46
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
30%A taxi fare in Sydney is 30% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$10.98
Sydney$7.69
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
9%Coffee in Sydney is 9% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$6.22
Sydney$5.65
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
1 AUD = 1.1 NZD
Last checked on Wed, 26/03
Distance: 1961 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Sydney

Is it safe to travel from Cairns to Sydney during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Cairns to Sydney, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Sydney is 106$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Sydney more expensive than Cairns to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Sydney costs an average of 7.69 NZD , 30% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.98 NZD,

while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Sydney and Cairns: $ 5.49 NZD.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 27.46 NZD in Sydney, 25% more than the 21.97 NZD in Cairns.

The price of the coffee is around 9% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 5.65 NZD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.22 NZD.

How long does the flight from Cairns to Sydney take?
Flight length from Cairns to Sydney is around 02:58 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,975 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Cairns and Sydney?

The main route from Cairns to Sydney is: Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD). The following airlines fly this route:

Virgin Australia.

Jetstar.

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