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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 THB 4,450 and round-trip from THB 5,960. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,960 THB 12,430
        52% off
        52% off
        THB 12,430 THB 5,960
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 6,890 THB 12,430
        45% off
        45% off
        THB 12,430 THB 6,890
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 8,000 THB 12,430
        36% off
        36% off
        THB 12,430 THB 8,000
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 8,740
        30% off
        THB 12,430 THB 8,740
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 8,880
        28% off
        THB 12,430 THB 8,880
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 8,950
        28% off
        THB 12,430 THB 8,950
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 9,140
        26% off
        THB 12,430 THB 9,140
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 6:40 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 9,050
        27% off
        THB 12,430 THB 9,050
      • 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 | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 9,410
        24% off
        THB 12,430 THB 9,410
      • CNS 10:55 AM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        MCY 8:45 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        MCY 6:45 PM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:55 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 9,570
        23% off
        THB 12,430 THB 9,570
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        MCY 6:50 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 9,920
        20% off
        THB 12,430 THB 9,920
      • CNS 9:05 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 6:20 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 6:45 PM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:55 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 10,560
        15% off
        THB 12,430 THB 10,560
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
        MCY 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,860 THB 6,910
        30% off
        30% off
        THB 6,910 THB 4,860
      • CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,550 THB 6,910
        20% off
        20% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,550
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        MCY 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,450 THB 6,910
        36% off
        36% off
        THB 6,910 THB 4,450
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        25h
        1 stop
        MCY 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,800
        31% off
        THB 6,910 THB 4,800
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        MCY 8:45 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 4,930
        28% off
        THB 6,910 THB 4,930
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 1:55 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,020
        27% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,020
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        MCY 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,040
        27% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,040
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        MCY 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,140
        26% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,140
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        MCY 7:40 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,390
        22% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,390
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 1:55 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,390
        22% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,390
      • CNS 6:40 AM
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        MCY 8:45 AM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,740
        17% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,740
      • CNS 6:05 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MCY 1:55 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        THB 5,870
        15% off
        THB 6,910 THB 5,870
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport 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 THB 3,330. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as THB 6,700.

THB 6,700
THB 5,015
THB 3,330
THB 1,645
    Cheapest
  • THB 5,330
    Oct
  • THB 3,480
    Nov
  • THB 4,990
    Dec
  • THB 3,640
    Jan
  • THB 3,330
    Feb
  • THB 4,060
    Mar
  • THB 4,310
    Apr
  • THB 3,870
    May
  • THB 5,140
    Jun
  • THB 5,090
    Jul
  • THB 6,700
    Aug
  • THB 5,730
    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.

THB 8,240
THB 5,820
THB 3,400
THB 980
    Cheapest
  • THB 8,240
    Mon
  • THB 4,170
    Tue
  • THB 5,180
    Wed
  • THB 4,240
    Thu
  • THB 5,850
    Fri
  • THB 3,400
    Sat
  • THB 4,500
    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 THB 4,450) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From THB 4,450
Virgin Australia
From THB 6,280
Qantas Airways
From THB 7,030

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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. JQ809

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    CNS

    2h

    2:00 PM

    MCY

    - M - W - F S
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  2. 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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  3. JQ788

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:15 PM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  5. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:05 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  6. VA1422

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:05 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  8. 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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  9. JQ792

    Melbourne Airport

    7:05 AM

    MEL

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:25 AM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  11. JQ790

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:35 PM

    MCY

    - - - - - - S

  12. 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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  13. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:05 AM

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    7:40 AM

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  14. 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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  15. 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 THB 4,450
Cheapest return ticket price THB 5,960

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 46 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 THB 11,320 in October, 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 THB 4,450, and round-trip fares start from THB 5,960. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; 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 44 minutes, and around 4 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 THB 9,930. 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 THB 4,450. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport operates around 4 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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