How much does a flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns cost?

Based on 101 offers analyzed, Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights range from AUD 212 to AUD 2305, with a median price of AUD 744. Prices vary by travel date, booking timing, and airline. Search for current prices at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/syd-cns

What hidden fees should I expect on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights?

Ancillary fees add an average of AUD 47 to the base fare on Sydney (Mascot)–Cairns flights — 5% of the base fare. QF charges the most (AUD 54) while VA charges the least (AUD 36). See itemized fees at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/syd-cns

Which airline is cheapest on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns including all fees?

Virgin Australia has the lowest median fare on Sydney (Mascot)–Cairns at AUD 348 (median across 12 offers in October 2026). Check current prices at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/syd-cns

Which booking site has the cheapest SYD–CNS flights?

It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. LetsFG searched 4 sources at once (direct airlines, travel agencies and meta-search) in October 2026; the lowest median was AUD 334, and prices spanned AUD 663 from cheapest to most expensive source. Run a live search and we surface the lowest, wherever it is, at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/syd-cns

Why do prices vary so much on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns routes?

Sydney (Mascot)–Cairns prices span AUD 212–AUD 2305 because 4 airlines with different pricing models compete on the route. Budget carriers median AUD 465; full-service carriers median AUD 1087. Ancillary fees add AUD 36–AUD 54 depending on carrier. Find where your trip lands at https://letsfg.co/en/flights/syd-cns

Flights Sydney (Mascot) → Cairns

As of October 2026, economy flights from Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns have a typical range AUD 298–1399, median AUD 744. Full range across all 101 offers: AUD 212–2305. We analyzed 101 offers from 4 airlines in a single price check.

101 offersavg AUD 47 in feesFresh · October 2026

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Best offers by airline: Sydney (Mascot) → Cairns

Based on 101 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.

Virgin AustraliaAUD 212

3h 5m–8h 5mDirect availableAfternoon (12–18)

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Virgin AustraliaAUD 229

6h 30m–13h 5mMin 1 stopMorning (06–12)

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JetstarAUD 251

3h–14h 20mDirect availableMorning (06–12)

Non-refundable

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QantasAUD 550

3h 5m–15h 35mDirect availableMorning (06–12)

Bags included

Non-refundable

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Bag & seat fees: Sydney (Mascot) → Cairns

Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · AUD

Airline	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat selection
Virgin Australia	—	—	—
Jetstar	—	—	—
Qantas	Included	AUD 35	—

Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.

How much do flights from Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns cost?

Based on 101 offers · October 2026

Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights ranged from AUD 212 to AUD 2305 across 101 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 101 offers.

P10: AUD 298P25: AUD 371P50: AUD 744P75: AUD 1094P90: AUD 1399

These 101 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.

50% of offers priced between AUD 371 and AUD 1094

What hidden fees do Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights charge?

Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns routes. The breakdown below is based on 101 offers analyzed in October 2026.

Ancillary fee breakdown by carrier
Carrier	Avg fee (AUD)	% of base fare
VA	36	8%
JQ	41	6%
QF	54	4%

Jetstar: base ~AUD 634 + fees AUD 41 = ~AUD 675 total. Virgin Australia: base ~AUD 335 + fees AUD 36 = ~AUD 371 total.

Total costs diverge further when fees are added on this route. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.

Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.

QF charges 1.5x more in ancillary fees than VA on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.

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Which airline is cheapest from Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns?

4 airlines flew Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.

Even on the cheapest airline (Virgin Australia), fares ranged AUD 229–348 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →

Airline	Offers	Typical range (AUD)	Median (AUD)	Fees (AUD)
Virgin Australia	12	229–348	348	n/a
Virgin Australia	24	253–611	371	36 (10%)
Jetstar	17	319–980	675	41 (6%)
Qantas	48	789–1719	1087	54 (5%)

Where do the best Sydney (Mascot) → Cairns prices come from?

We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.

We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.

Key facts: Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights

Sydney (Mascot)–Cairns had 101 offers analyzed. Median price: AUD 744.
QF charges 1.5x more in ancillary fees than VA — AUD 54 vs AUD 36 avg per booking.
The same route priced AUD 663 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was AUD 334. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns cost?: Based on 101 offers analyzed, Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights range from AUD 212 to AUD 2305, with a median price of AUD 744. Search for your specific dates →
What hidden fees should I expect on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights?: On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add AUD 47 to the base fare on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
Which airline is cheapest on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns including all fees?: Virgin Australia has the lowest median fare on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns at AUD 348 (median across 12 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
Which booking site has the cheapest Sydney (Mascot)–Cairns flights?: It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was AUD 334. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
Why do prices vary so much on Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns routes?: Sydney (Mascot) to Cairns has 4 airlines competing, creating a price range from AUD 212 to AUD 2305 across 101 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →

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