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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 HK$496 and round-trip from HK$1,261. 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
      HK$1,261 HK$2,338
      46% off
      46% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,261
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,347 HK$2,338
      42% off
      42% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,347
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,463 HK$2,338
      37% off
      37% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,463
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,569
      33% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,569
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:10 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,745
      25% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,745
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,787
      24% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,787
    • 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
      HK$1,845
      21% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,845
    • MCY 8:20 AM
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:30 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:40 PM
      2h 5m
      Nonstop
      MCY 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,852
      21% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,852
    • MCY 9:30 AM
      8h
      1 stop
      CNS 5:30 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
      HK$1,876
      20% off
      HK$2,338 HK$1,876
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MCY 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 15 | 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
      HK$496 HK$1,683
      71% off
      71% off
      HK$1,683 HK$496
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$535 HK$1,683
      68% off
      68% off
      HK$1,683 HK$535
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$536 HK$2,145
      75% off
      75% off
      HK$2,145 HK$536
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$555
      67% off
      HK$1,683 HK$555
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$621
      63% off
      HK$1,683 HK$621
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$673
      60% off
      HK$1,683 HK$673
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$748
      56% off
      HK$1,683 HK$748
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$749
      65% off
      HK$2,145 HK$749
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$750
      65% off
      HK$2,145 HK$750
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | 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
      HK$496 HK$1,683
      71% off
      71% off
      HK$1,683 HK$496
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$535 HK$1,683
      68% off
      68% off
      HK$1,683 HK$535
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$536 HK$2,145
      75% off
      75% off
      HK$2,145 HK$536
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$555
      67% off
      HK$1,683 HK$555
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$621
      63% off
      HK$1,683 HK$621
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$673
      60% off
      HK$1,683 HK$673
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$748
      56% off
      HK$1,683 HK$748
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$749
      65% off
      HK$2,145 HK$749
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$750
      65% off
      HK$2,145 HK$750
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | 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
      HK$536 HK$5,018
      89% off
      89% off
      HK$5,018 HK$536
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$749 HK$5,018
      85% off
      85% off
      HK$5,018 HK$749
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$750 HK$5,018
      85% off
      85% off
      HK$5,018 HK$750
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$785
      84% off
      HK$5,018 HK$785
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$939
      81% off
      HK$5,018 HK$939
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,186
      76% off
      HK$5,018 HK$1,186
    • MCY 2:55 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,504
      70% off
      HK$5,018 HK$1,504
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,909
      62% off
      HK$5,018 HK$1,909
    • MCY 9:30 AM
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      HK$2,337
      53% off
      HK$5,018 HK$2,337
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$496 HK$1,683
      71% off
      71% off
      HK$1,683 HK$496
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$536 HK$2,145
      75% off
      75% off
      HK$2,145 HK$536
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$555 HK$1,683
      67% off
      67% off
      HK$1,683 HK$555
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$960
      43% off
      HK$1,683 HK$960
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,087
      35% off
      HK$1,683 HK$1,087
    • MCY 6:45 PM
      2h 10m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:55 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$1,909
      11% off
      HK$2,145 HK$1,909
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$535
      68% off
      HK$1,683 HK$535
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$621
      63% off
      HK$1,683 HK$621
    • MCY 3:25 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 5:45 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      HK$673
      60% off
      HK$1,683 HK$673
    • MCY 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | 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 HK$616. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as HK$1,553.

HK$1,553
HK$1,085
HK$616
HK$148
  • HK$616
    Nov
  • HK$1,108
    Dec
  • HK$843
    Jan
  • HK$967
    Feb
  • HK$911
    Mar
  • HK$1,059
    Apr
  • HK$1,114
    May
  • HK$1,044
    Jun
  • HK$1,553
    Jul
  • HK$1,544
    Aug
  • HK$1,419
    Sep
  • HK$1,120
    Oct

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 HK$496) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From HK$496
Virgin Australia
From HK$1,135
Qantas Airways
From HK$5,886

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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

    - - T - - - -
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  2. VA484

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    9:30 AM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  4. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    7:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    - M T - T - -
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  5. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  6. JQ791

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    12:10 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    SYD

    S - - - T - S
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  7. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ791

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    12:10 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    SYD

    S - - - T - S
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  9. VA1413

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. VA494

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:20 PM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:00 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

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ787

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    3:05 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  13. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ791

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    12:10 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    SYD

    S - - - T - S
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  15. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  16. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    7:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    - M T - T - -
    Search

  17. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  18. VA494

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:20 PM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  19. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - 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 HK$496
Cheapest return ticket price HK$1,261

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 54 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 HK$885 in January, 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 HK$496, and round-trip fares start from HK$1,261. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 11; 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 48 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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is HK$2,415. 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 HK$496. 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.
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