Cheap flights from Maroochydore to Cairns from $235
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — CNS
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns are usually found in February or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday
Cheap 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 26 November 2025.
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 26 November 2025.
Sat 29/1117:20MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sat 6/1214:35CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$235
Wed 24/1215:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 11/115:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$314
Sat 29/1117:20MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 7/1206:40CNS - MCY
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$413
Tue 9/1218:35MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sat 13/1215:50CNS - MCY
1 stop15h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$450
Wed 10/1220:00MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Sun 14/1218:05CNS - MCY
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$475
Mon 1/1216:20MCY - CNS
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:35CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$483
Sat 29/1117:20MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:55CNS - MCY
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$498
Wed 17/1215:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Fri 19/1206:40CNS - MCY
1 stop7h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/11$503
Wed 24/1215:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/108:55CNS - MCY
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$506
Best flights from Maroochydore to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Fri 9/115:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Fri 16/112:55CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$258
Fri 9/116:20MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/112:55CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$407
Mon 12/119:30MCY - CNS
1 stop19h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 13/119:50CNS - MCY
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/11$512
Wed 24/1215:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 11/115:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$314
Thu 8/119:00MCY - CNS
1 stop27h 30mJetstar
Thu 15/106:40CNS - MCY
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$424
Sat 10/106:00MCY - CNS
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/118:05CNS - MCY
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$472
Tue 9/1218:35MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sat 13/1215:50CNS - MCY
1 stop15h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$450
Wed 24/1215:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/108:55CNS - MCY
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$506
Direct flights from Maroochydore to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Maroochydore to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Fri 9/115:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Fri 16/112:55CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$258
Wed 24/1215:40MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 11/115:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$314
Last-minute flights from Maroochydore to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns. Data last updated 26 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/1120:00MCY - CNS
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:35CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$656
Sun 30/1120:00MCY - CNS
1 stop26h 05mJetstar
Sat 6/1214:35CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 23/11$661
One-way flights from Maroochydore to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Maroochydore to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Thu 18/1208:20MCY - CNS
2 stops12h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$294
Sat 20/1219:00MCY - CNS
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$359
Tue 23/1219:00MCY - CNS
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$399
Tue 23/1208:20MCY - CNS
1 stop9h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/11$573
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 26 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that are best for you.
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Maroochydore
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Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Fri 9/1
15:40-18:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Fri 16/1
12:55-15:00
Nonstop2h 05m
$258
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Wed 24/12
15:40-18:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Sun 11/1
15:50-17:55
Nonstop2h 05m
$314
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Fri 9/1
16:20-22:30
1 stop6h 10m
Cairns
Fri 16/1
12:55-15:00
Nonstop2h 05m
$407
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Thu 8/1
19:00-22:30
1 stop27h 30m
Cairns
Thu 15/1
06:40-18:20
1 stop11h 40m
$424
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Tue 9/12
18:35-20:55
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Sat 13/12
15:50-07:40
1 stop15h 50m
$450
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Sat 10/1
06:00-22:30
1 stop16h 30m
Cairns
Sat 17/1
18:05-07:40
1 stop13h 35m
$472
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Wed 24/12
15:40-18:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Sun 11/1
08:55-18:50
1 stop9h 55m
$506
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Mon 12/1
19:30-14:55
1 stop19h 25m
Cairns
Tue 13/1
19:50-09:55
1 stop14h 05m
$512
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Thu 18/12
08:20-20:50
2 stops12h 30m
$294
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY - CNS
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Sat 20/12
19:00-11:00
2 stops16h 00m
$359
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Best time to book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Maroochydore to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Maroochydore to Cairns is 60 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $87). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 26 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 67% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
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 26 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and 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.
We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
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How popular is this Maroochydore to Cairns flight route?
The Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight path was viewed by 408 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Maroochydore to Cairns round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Maroochydore to Cairns round-trip from $150. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. 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 $79. On average you can expect to pay $177. The most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns), can usually be booked for $195.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $87). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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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