Cheap flights from Maroochydore to Cairns from $129
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — CNS
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
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 March or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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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 13 October 2026.
Thu 3/1208:20 -
1 stop9h 10m
Mon 7/1218:05 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 11/10$449
Sat 10/1014:40 -
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Tue 13/1006:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 9/10$472
Sat 10/1014:40 -
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Mon 12/1015:35 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 9/10$489
Thu 22/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1006:45 -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 12/10$506
Wed 25/1116:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Wed 2/1218:05 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 11/10$519
Sat 17/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 20/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 9/10$524
Sun 11/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 13/1006:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 9/10$554
Sat 10/1014:40 -
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Wed 14/1006:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 9/10$555
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 13 October 2026.
Sat 17/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 20/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 9/10$524
Thu 22/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1020:35 -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 12/10$615
Thu 3/1209:30 -
2 stops7h 10m
Mon 7/1206:00 -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 11/10$679
Sat 17/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/10$565
Wed 25/1109:30 -
2 stops7h 10m
Wed 2/1206:00 -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 11/10$680
Thu 22/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 12/10$630
Fri 23/1019:25 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 27/1014:40 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 8/10$707
Tue 24/1114:35 -
2 stops8h 30m
Fri 27/1118:05 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 10/10$709
Fri 23/1019:25 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 27/1006:40 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/10$687
Sat 17/1019:25 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 20/1015:45 -
2 stops14h 55m
Deal found 9/10$723
Sat 17/1016:15 -
1 stop6h 10m
Sat 24/1020:35 -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 10/10$846
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 13 October 2026.
Sat 17/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 20/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 9/10$524
Sat 17/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/10$565
Thu 22/1014:40 -
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Sat 24/1012:00 -
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Deal found 12/10$630
Sun 18/1014:40 -
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Sat 24/1012:00 -
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Deal found 10/10$846
Sun 18/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 20/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 12/10$922
Last-minute flights from Maroochydore to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns. Data last updated 13 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 18/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/10$846
Sun 18/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 20/1018:10 -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 12/10$878
Mon 19/1007:15 -
1 stop13h 00m
Mon 26/1006:40 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 12/10$874
Wed 21/1016:15 -
1 stop25h 10m
Thu 26/1118:05 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 11/10$740
Wed 21/1016:20 -
1 stop25h 05m
Thu 26/1114:40 -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 11/10$861
Thu 22/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1006:45 -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 12/10$506
Thu 22/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 24/1020:35 -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 12/10$615
Fri 23/1019:25 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 27/1006:40 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/10$687
Fri 23/1019:25 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 27/1014:40 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 8/10$707
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 13 October 2026.
Fri 8/115:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10$129
Mon 4/120:25 -
1 stop25h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10$313
Fri 8/116:20 -
2 stops6h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10$323
Fri 23/1016:15 -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 10/10$387
Mon 4/109:30 -
2 stops12h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10$392
Fri 23/1006:00 -
2 stops10h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10$476
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 13 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 13 October 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
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MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Fri 8/1
15:25-17:45
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Fri 8/1
16:20-23:05
2 stops6h 45m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$323
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Fri 23/10
16:15-08:20
1 stop16h 05m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$387
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Mon 4/1
09:30-22:10
2 stops12h 40m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$392
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Fri 23/10
06:00-16:55
2 stops10h 55m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$476
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Sat 17/10
14:40-17:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Tue 20/10
12:00-14:00
Nonstop2h 00m
$524
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Sat 17/10
14:40-17:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Sat 24/10
12:00-14:00
Nonstop2h 00m
$565
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Thu 22/10
14:40-17:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Sat 24/10
20:35-08:45
2 stops12h 10m
$615
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Thu 22/10
14:40-17:00
Nonstop2h 20m
Cairns
Sat 24/10
12:00-14:00
Nonstop2h 00m
$630
MaroochydoreCairns
MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - CNS Cairns
MCYCNS
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
Thu 3/12
09:30-16:40
2 stops7h 10m
Cairns
Mon 7/12
06:00-15:40
2 stops9h 40m
$679
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $189). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 13 October 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Maroochydore to Cairns flights typically cost between $241 and $495 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $449 on Jetstar (3 Dec–7 Dec).
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 13 October 2026.
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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.
Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
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How popular is this Maroochydore to Cairns flight route?
The Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight path was viewed by 117 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 $147. Jetstar is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $189). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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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