How popular is this Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight route?

Within the past month, 296 users have taken a look at flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C). Find deals

What are the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

On average you can expect to pay $186 for a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $97 while the most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns) is currently priced at $235.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Users have found that booking a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns at least 61 days early can save you up to 25% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns for as little as $195 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $556 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast. Users have commonly found prices around $352 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $172. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Sunshine Coast?

Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sunshine Coast to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$125+ Flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Cheap flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Round-trip from	$235
One-way from	$125
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$309

Jetstar
26/8-30/8
Nonstop
4h 35m total
Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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Jetstar
9/8
Nonstop
2h 25m total
Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 37% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 July 2025.

Tue 26/814:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sat 30/812:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$235

Tue 26/817:20MCY - CNS

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/812:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7$373

Tue 26/817:20MCY - CNS

2 stops22h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 30/816:35CNS - MCY

1 stop20h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 3/7$552

Best flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 July 2025.

Tue 26/814:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sat 30/812:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$235

Tue 26/817:20MCY - CNS

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/812:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7$373

Tue 26/817:20MCY - CNS

2 stops22h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 30/816:35CNS - MCY

1 stop20h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 3/7$552

Last-minute flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Data last updated 5 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 12/713:40MCY - CNS

2 stops45h 30mVirgin Australia

Sat 19/716:55CNS - MCY

2 stops20h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 5/7$1,033

Sun 13/714:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Thu 17/712:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$383

Tue 15/720:25MCY - CNS

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/712:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7$512

Tue 26/814:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sat 30/812:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$235

Tue 26/817:20MCY - CNS

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/812:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7$373

Tue 26/817:20MCY - CNS

2 stops22h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 30/816:35CNS - MCY

1 stop20h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 3/7$552

One-way flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 July 2025.

Sat 9/814:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Deal found 5/7$125

Mon 18/817:20MCY - CNS

1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 4/7$264

Fri 18/717:20MCY - CNS

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7$902

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Price

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 26/8

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

12:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$235

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 26/8

17:20-11:25

1 stop18h 05m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

12:00-14:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$373

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 26/8

17:20-16:10

2 stops22h 50m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

16:35-13:00

1 stop20h 25m

$552

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 9/8

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

$125

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 18/8

17:20-11:25

1 stop18h 05m

$264

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 18/7

17:20-08:25

2 stops15h 05m

$902

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KII to CNS?

When flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sunshine Coast to Cairns to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

456 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Sunshine Coast?
Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
How popular is this Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight route?
Within the past month, 296 users have taken a look at flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
What are the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $186 for a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $97 while the most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns) is currently priced at $235.
Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sunshine Coast to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Jetstar	Cheapest$152	Average$263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$226	Average$512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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