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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$96 and round-trip from US$178. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$178 US$370
        52% off
        52% off
        US$370 US$178
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$206 US$370
        44% off
        44% off
        US$370 US$206
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$239 US$370
        35% off
        35% off
        US$370 US$239
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$261
        28% off
        US$370 US$261
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$267
        28% off
        US$370 US$267
      • CNS 06:40
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 13:55
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$218
        41% off
        US$370 US$218
      • CNS 06:40
        9h
        1 stop
        MCY 15:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$231
        38% off
        US$370 US$231
      • CNS 06:40
        9h
        1 stop
        MCY 15:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$238
        36% off
        US$370 US$238
      • CNS 15:45
        17h
        1 stop
        MCY 08:45
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$259
        30% off
        US$370 US$259
      • CNS 15:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 15:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$259
        30% off
        US$370 US$259
      • CNS 06:40
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        MCY 18:20
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$262
        28% off
        US$370 US$262
      • CNS 06:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$270
        27% off
        US$370 US$270
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
        MCY 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$96 US$236
        59% off
        59% off
        US$236 US$96
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$121 US$236
        49% off
        49% off
        US$236 US$121
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$129 US$236
        45% off
        45% off
        US$236 US$129
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Nonstop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$162
        31% off
        US$236 US$162
      • CNS 18:05
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        MCY 07:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$138
        42% off
        US$236 US$138
      • CNS 18:10
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$147
        38% off
        US$236 US$147
      • CNS 06:40
        25h
        1 stop
        MCY 07:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$163
        31% off
        US$236 US$163
      • CNS 06:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        US$163
        31% off
        US$236 US$163
      • CNS 06:40
        25h
        1 stop
        MCY 07:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$169
        28% off
        US$236 US$169
      • CNS 06:40
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 13:55
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$171
        28% off
        US$236 US$171
      • CNS 06:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$171
        28% off
        US$236 US$171
      • CNS 18:05
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MCY 13:55
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$172
        27% off
        US$236 US$172
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns 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 Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, it is best to book in February, when average fares are US$100. Try to avoid August, as fares peak at around US$200.

US$200
US$150
US$100
US$50
    Cheapest
  • US$159
    Oct
  • US$104
    Nov
  • US$149
    Dec
  • US$109
    Jan
  • US$100
    Feb
  • US$122
    Mar
  • US$129
    Apr
  • US$116
    May
  • US$154
    Jun
  • US$152
    Jul
  • US$200
    Aug
  • US$171
    Sep

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Saturday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$246
US$174
US$102
US$30
    Cheapest
  • US$246
    Mon
  • US$125
    Tue
  • US$155
    Wed
  • US$127
    Thu
  • US$175
    Fri
  • US$102
    Sat
  • US$134
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$96) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$96
Virgin Australia
From US$200
Qantas Airways
From US$239

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

Check on the flight schedule from Cairns to Sunshine Coast to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ809

    Cairns Airport

    12:00

    CNS

    2h

    14:00

    MCY

    - M - W - F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ788

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    19:50

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    22:00

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  5. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    07:40

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  6. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    07:40

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ792

    Melbourne Airport

    07:05

    MEL

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    09:25

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    22:00

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
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  11. JQ790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    11:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:35

    MCY

    - - - - - - S

  12. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  13. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    07:40

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  15. VA485

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    08:45

    MCY

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

Learn about Cairns 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 US$96
Cheapest return ticket price US$178

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Flights

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

    Cairns 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 Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns 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 Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$338 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport at 06:45 and arrives in Sunshine Coast Airport at 08:50.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 902 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport currently start from US$96, and round-trip fares start from US$178. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns 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 Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is US$296. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$96. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns 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 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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