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Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 2,961 and round-trip from TRY 7,070. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 7,070 TRY 13,499
      48% off
      48% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 7,070
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 7,994 TRY 13,499
      41% off
      41% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 7,994
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 9,835 TRY 13,499
      27% off
      27% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 9,835
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 10,834
      20% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 10,834
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 11,173
      17% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 11,173
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 11,886
      12% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 11,886
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 1:55 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 9,978
      26% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 9,978
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 1:55 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 10,797
      20% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 10,797
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      MCY 6:25 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 11,315
      16% off
      TRY 13,499 TRY 11,315
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
      MCY 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 2,961 TRY 7,589
      61% off
      61% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 2,961
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 3,682 TRY 7,589
      51% off
      51% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 3,682
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,253 TRY 7,589
      44% off
      44% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 4,253
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,396
      67% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 4,396
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,155
      32% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 5,155
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,320
      60% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 5,320
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,741
      24% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 5,741
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      25h
      1 stop
      MCY 7:40 AM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 6,161
      19% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 6,161
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      25h
      1 stop
      MCY 7:40 AM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 6,184
      19% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 6,184
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 2,961 TRY 7,589
      61% off
      61% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 2,961
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 3,682 TRY 7,589
      51% off
      51% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 3,682
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,253 TRY 7,589
      44% off
      44% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 4,253
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,396
      67% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 4,396
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,155
      32% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 5,155
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,320
      60% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 5,320
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,741
      24% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 5,741
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 6,492
      51% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 6,492
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 8,565
      35% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 8,565
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,396 TRY 15,386
      71% off
      71% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 4,396
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,320 TRY 15,386
      65% off
      65% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 5,320
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,741 TRY 15,386
      63% off
      63% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 5,741
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 6,492
      57% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 6,492
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 8,565
      44% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 8,565
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 9,467
      38% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 9,467
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 11,946
      22% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 11,946
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 1:55 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 9,490
      38% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 9,490
    • CNS 9:05 AM
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      MCY 3:40 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 9,783
      36% off
      TRY 15,386 TRY 9,783
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 2,961 TRY 7,589
      61% off
      61% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 2,961
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 3,682 TRY 7,589
      51% off
      51% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 3,682
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,253 TRY 7,589
      44% off
      44% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 4,253
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 4,396
      67% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 4,396
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,155
      32% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 5,155
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,320
      60% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 5,320
    • CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 5,741
      24% off
      TRY 7,589 TRY 5,741
    • CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 6,492
      51% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 6,492
    • CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      TRY 8,565
      35% off
      TRY 13,274 TRY 8,565
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sunshine Coast are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of TRY 4,994. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 10,044.

TRY 10,044
TRY 7,519
TRY 4,994
TRY 2,469
    Cheapest
  • TRY 8,373
    Oct
  • TRY 5,212
    Nov
  • TRY 7,484
    Dec
  • TRY 5,456
    Jan
  • TRY 4,994
    Feb
  • TRY 6,085
    Mar
  • TRY 6,454
    Apr
  • TRY 5,801
    May
  • TRY 7,709
    Jun
  • TRY 7,622
    Jul
  • TRY 10,044
    Aug
  • TRY 8,586
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TRY 12,352
TRY 8,722
TRY 5,092
TRY 1,462
    Cheapest
  • TRY 12,352
    Mon
  • TRY 6,250
    Tue
  • TRY 7,759
    Wed
  • TRY 6,359
    Thu
  • TRY 8,768
    Fri
  • TRY 5,092
    Sat
  • TRY 6,738
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Jetstar Airways (from TRY 2,961) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From TRY 2,961
Virgin Australia
From TRY 8,160
Qantas Airways
From TRY 10,016

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ788

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:15 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    MCY

    S - - - T F S

  5. VA1426

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    5:35 PM

    CNS

    3h

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    SYD

    - - - W T - S
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  6. VA485

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:45 AM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  7. VA1422

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    3:45 PM

    CNS

    3h

    Nonstop

    7:45 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    MCY

    S - - - T F S

  9. JQ033

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ792

    Melbourne Airport

    7:05 AM

    MEL

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:25 AM

    MCY

    S M T - T F -

  11. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ790

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:35 PM

    MCY

    S - - - T - S

  13. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:35 AM

    MCY

    S - - - T F S

  15. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. VA485

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    8:45 AM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Sunshine Coast Airport

Learn about Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,321.32 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 2,961
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 7,070

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

    Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport departs at 12:00, and the last departs at 12:00, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 8,310 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 06:45 and arrives in Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 08:50.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 902 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport currently start from TRY 2,961, and round-trip fares start from TRY 7,070. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 52 minutes, and around 1 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is TRY 18,296. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, with one-way fares starting from TRY 2,961. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport operates around 2 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Intl. Airport and Sunshine Coast Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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