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Cheap flights from Maroochydore to Cairns from $172

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — CNS
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Maroochydore to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maroochydore to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2026.

Tue 18/814:40
MCY
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 23/812:00
CNS
-
MCY
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6$252
Thu 30/714:40
MCY
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 6/812:00
CNS
-
MCY
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6$321
Sat 18/714:40
MCY
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 21/712:00
CNS
-
MCY
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6$370
Thu 6/820:25
MCY
-
CNS
1 stop26h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 13/812:00
CNS
-
MCY
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6$392
Sun 26/714:40
MCY
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 4/812:00
CNS
-
MCY
Nonstop2h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/6$399
Wed 12/811:20
MCY
-
CNS
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/812:00
CNS
-
MCY
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$401
Fri 24/720:25
MCY
-
CNS
1 stop26h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 28/719:10
CNS
-
MCY
1 stop12h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/6$406

Find flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Maroochydore (MCY) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$252

One-way from

$172

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$196 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/8-23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Maroochydore to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Maroochydore to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2026.
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Price

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MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 30/7

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Thu 6/8

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$321

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 6/8

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Thu 13/8

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$396

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 13/8

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$396

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 12/8

11:20-22:25

1 stop11h 05m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$401

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 26/7

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$408

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 26/7

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Tue 4/8

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$445

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 13/8

20:25-20:15

1 stop23h 50m

Cairns

Thu 20/8

19:15-16:20

1 stop21h 05m

$487

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 18/8

17:00-09:05

2 stops16h 05m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$509

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 27/7

16:05-08:30

2 stops16h 25m

Cairns

Mon 3/8

21:05-09:25

1 stop12h 20m

$595
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 16/8

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$172

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Best time to book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Maroochydore to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?

The best time to book flights from Maroochydore to Cairns is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $189). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 MCY to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Maroochydore to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2026.

When flying from Maroochydore 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 4 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Maroochydore to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.5

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Dec 2025

AKL - OOL

Good crew. Cramped seating Pilot mumbled when sending information to the passengers
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
550 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.5

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Dec 2025

AKL - OOL

Good crew. Cramped seating Pilot mumbled when sending information to the passengers

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    You will need to book a flight from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns if you want to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns. At least 1 airline has flights from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Cairns from the Maroochydore airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MCY to CNS to be around 2h 20m.

  • How popular is this Maroochydore to Cairns flight route?

    The Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight path was viewed by 232 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Maroochydore to Cairns in about 2h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1318 km between Maroochydore and Cairns. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Maroochydore to Cairns round-trip from $134. Jetstar is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Maroochydore to Cairns is $122. On average you can expect to pay $213. The most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns), can usually be booked for $287.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Maroochydore to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maroochydore 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 Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $189). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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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JetstarCheapest$134Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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