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Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from IDR 1,159,400 and round-trip from IDR 2,971,700. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,971,700 IDR 7,169,400
        59% off
        59% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 2,971,700
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,702,000 IDR 7,169,400
        48% off
        48% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 3,702,000
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,848,500 IDR 7,169,400
        46% off
        46% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 3,848,500
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,288,300
        40% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 4,288,300
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,546,800
        37% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 4,546,800
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,722,700
        34% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 4,722,700
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 5,050,500
        30% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 5,050,500
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 5,050,500
        30% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 5,050,500
      • MCY 3:05 PM
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,520,200
        37% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 4,520,200
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:40 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 1:55 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 4,778,700
        33% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 4,778,700
      • MCY 3:05 PM
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 5,546,200
        23% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 5,546,200
      • MCY 9:30 AM
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:15 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 12:00 PM
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 5,735,500
        20% off
        IDR 7,169,400 IDR 5,735,500
      • MCY 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MCY 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,159,400 IDR 4,464,300
        74% off
        74% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 1,159,400
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,188,700 IDR 4,464,300
        73% off
        73% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 1,188,700
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,300,600 IDR 4,464,300
        71% off
        71% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 1,300,600
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,615,100
        64% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 1,615,100
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,708,400
        62% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 1,708,400
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,121,500
        52% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 2,121,500
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,121,500
        52% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 2,121,500
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,043,700
        32% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 3,043,700
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,049,000
        32% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 3,049,000
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,571,400
        20% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 3,571,400
      • MCY 2:40 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 3,571,400
        20% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 3,571,400
      • MCY 7:25 PM
        27h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:25 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,289,400
        49% off
        IDR 4,464,300 IDR 2,289,400
      • MCY 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of IDR 1,550,200. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as IDR 3,521,800.

IDR 3,521,800
IDR 2,536,000
IDR 1,550,200
IDR 564,400
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,637,200
    Sep
  • IDR 1,951,300
    Oct
  • IDR 1,550,200
    Nov
  • IDR 2,511,700
    Dec
  • IDR 1,911,800
    Jan
  • IDR 2,192,500
    Feb
  • IDR 2,065,700
    Mar
  • IDR 2,402,300
    Apr
  • IDR 2,525,800
    May
  • IDR 2,366,700
    Jun
  • IDR 3,521,800
    Jul
  • IDR 3,500,300
    Aug

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

The cheapest airline flying from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from IDR 1,159,400) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From IDR 1,159,400
Virgin Australia
From IDR 3,001,000
Qantas Airways
From IDR 3,592,700

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ808

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    6:45 PM

    MCY

    2h 10m

    8:55 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  2. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ797

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
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  5. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ791

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    7:10 PM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    SYD

    S - T - T - S
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  7. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:20 AM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  9. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:20 AM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ787

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:05 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:20 AM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  17. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:20 AM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  18. JQ797

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  19. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance1,321.32 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceIDR 1,159,400
Cheapest return ticket priceIDR 2,971,700

FAQs for Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 14:40, and the last departs at 14:40, 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around IDR 2,577,300 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 09:30 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 11:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 18:35 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 20:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 766 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from IDR 1,159,400, and round-trip fares start from IDR 2,971,700. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Oct 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 1 minute, and around 3 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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is IDR 4,423,400. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from IDR 1,159,400. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 2 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Sunshine Coast Airport and Cairns Intl. 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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