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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Sydney.
Sydney$5.35
Cairns$5.35
MealMid-priced restaurant
20%A meal in Cairns is 20% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.
Sydney$26.73
Cairns$21.39
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
43%Taxis are 43% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.
Sydney$7.49
Cairns$10.69
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
9%Coffee is 9% more expensive in Cairns than in Sydney.
Sydney$5.57
Cairns$6.06
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.94 AUD
1 AUD = 1.07 NZD
Last checked on Thu, 24/04
Distance: 1961 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Cairns

Is it safe to travel from Sydney to Cairns 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 Sydney to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Cairns is 100$. 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 Cairns more expensive than Sydney to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 10.69 NZD, 43% more expensive than Sydney, with a fare of $ 7.49 NZD,

while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Cairns and Sydney: $ 5.35 NZD.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 21.39 NZD euros in Cairns, 20% less than the 26.73 NZD euros in Sydney.

The price of the coffee is around 9% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.06 NZD , while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.57 NZD.

How long does the flight from Sydney to Cairns take?
Flight length from Sydney to Cairns is around 03:09 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 Sydney and Cairns?

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

Jetstar.

Virgin Australia.

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