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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 $62 and round-trip from $160. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $160 $373
      56% off
      56% off
      $373 $160
    • 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 | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $197 $373
      47% off
      47% off
      $373 $197
    • 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 | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $233 $373
      38% off
      38% off
      $373 $233
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 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
      $257
      31% off
      $373 $257
    • MCY 8:20 AM
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $252
      32% off
      $373 $252
    • MCY 8:20 AM
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $253
      32% off
      $373 $253
    • MCY 4:20 PM
      22h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $258
      31% off
      $373 $258
    • MCY 9:30 AM
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $267
      28% off
      $373 $267
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:40 AM
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 1:55 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $268
      28% off
      $373 $268
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MCY 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $62 $329
      81% off
      81% off
      $329 $62
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $77 $503
      85% off
      85% off
      $503 $77
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $78 $329
      76% off
      76% off
      $329 $78
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $82
      75% off
      $329 $82
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $88
      73% off
      $329 $88
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      82% off
      $503 $92
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      72% off
      $329 $92
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $97
      71% off
      $329 $97
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $100
      70% off
      $329 $100
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $62 $329
      81% off
      81% off
      $329 $62
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $78 $329
      76% off
      76% off
      $329 $78
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $82 $329
      75% off
      75% off
      $329 $82
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $88
      73% off
      $329 $88
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      72% off
      $329 $92
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $97
      71% off
      $329 $97
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $100
      70% off
      $329 $100
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      56% off
      $329 $143
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $157
      52% off
      $329 $157
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $62 $329
      81% off
      81% off
      $329 $62
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $78 $329
      76% off
      76% off
      $329 $78
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $82 $329
      75% off
      75% off
      $329 $82
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $88
      73% off
      $329 $88
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      72% off
      $329 $92
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $97
      71% off
      $329 $97
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $100
      70% off
      $329 $100
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      56% off
      $329 $143
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $157
      52% off
      $329 $157
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $143 $503
      72% off
      72% off
      $503 $143
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $157 $503
      69% off
      69% off
      $503 $157
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $235 $503
      53% off
      53% off
      $503 $235
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $372
      26% off
      $503 $372
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $243 $503
      52% off
      52% off
      $503 $243
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $62 $503
      88% off
      88% off
      $503 $62
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $157 $503
      69% off
      69% off
      $503 $157
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $192
      62% off
      $503 $192
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $372
      26% off
      $503 $372
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $92
      82% off
      $503 $92
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $88
      83% off
      $503 $88
    • MCY 2:40 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $82
      84% off
      $503 $82
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $100
      80% off
      $503 $100
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sunshine Coast to Cairns 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 $87. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $198.

$198
$143
$87
$32
    Cheapest
  • $105
    Oct
  • $87
    Nov
  • $141
    Dec
  • $108
    Jan
  • $123
    Feb
  • $116
    Mar
  • $135
    Apr
  • $142
    May
  • $133
    Jun
  • $198
    Jul
  • $197
    Aug
  • $181
    Sep

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 $77) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $77
Virgin Australia
From $186
Qantas Airways
From $202

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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

    2:40 PM

    MCY

    2h 20m

    5:00 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  2. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  3. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T - T F S

  6. JQ797

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    3:20 PM

    MCY

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  7. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:45 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 T W T F S
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  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. VA494

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:05 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  11. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  13. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ787

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:05 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  15. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  17. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T - T F S

  18. VA484

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    9:30 AM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    9:20 AM

    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 distance 1,321.32 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $62
Cheapest return ticket price $160

FAQs for Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • 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 $217 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 $77, and round-trip fares start from $160. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Oct 24; 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 1 hour 56 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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is $275. 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 $77. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 4 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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