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Cheap flights from Maroochydore to Cairns from $342

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — CNS
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

The best prices from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns are usually found in January or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 2024.

Round-trip from

$431

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$292
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • Maroochydore to Cairns
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Maroochydore to Cairns?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 165% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 56 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from Maroochydore to Cairns compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 56 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $241. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $300.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Cairns from Maroochydore average $323. You can even find prices in January for less than $323, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $156. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from Maroochydore. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 56%.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 75% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Maroochydore to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Maroochydore and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Jetstar flights we've detected travelling from Maroochydore to Cairns. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 12/916:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mJetstar
Wed 18/916:10CNS - MCY
1 stop15h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$431
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$530
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/818:55CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$544
Thu 12/920:25MCY - CNS
2 stops24h 55mJetstar
Wed 18/906:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$567
Sat 3/808:30MCY - CNS
2 stops23h 55mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$619
Tue 8/1007:30MCY - CNS
1 stop15h 20mJetstar
Fri 18/1009:45CNS - MCY
2 stops21h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$630
Tue 8/1019:25MCY - CNS
2 stops15h 50mJetstar
Fri 18/1009:45CNS - MCY
2 stops21h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$709

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Maroochydore to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Maroochydore and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Virgin Australia flights we've found at this time heading from Maroochydore to Cairns. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 12/917:20MCY - CNS
1 stop25h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 18/909:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/7$449
Thu 12/917:20MCY - CNS
2 stops16h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 18/909:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/7$593

Cheap Maroochydore to Cairns flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Maroochydore to Cairns specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 21/816:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mJetstar
Wed 28/818:55CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 23/7$448
Wed 21/816:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/811:50CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$515
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$530
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/818:55CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$544
Sat 3/808:30MCY - CNS
2 stops23h 55mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$619
Wed 21/816:00MCY - CNS
2 stops16h 25mJetstar
Wed 28/816:00CNS - MCY
2 stops15h 45mJetstar
Deal found 23/7$639
Fri 26/720:25MCY - CNS
1 stop26h 25mJetstar
Sun 28/716:10CNS - MCY
1 stop15h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/7$798
Wed 14/816:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$856
Wed 14/816:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/807:00CNS - MCY
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$865

Maroochydore to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Maroochydore and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 23/1209:25MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 30/1206:45CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$342
Thu 12/916:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mJetstar
Wed 18/916:10CNS - MCY
1 stop15h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$431
Thu 12/916:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/916:35CNS - MCY
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$436
Tue 10/920:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/919:15CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$442
Wed 21/816:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mJetstar
Wed 28/818:55CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 23/7$448
Thu 12/917:20MCY - CNS
1 stop25h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 18/909:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/7$449
Wed 21/816:00MCY - CNS
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/811:50CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$515
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$530
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/818:55CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$544

Direct flights to Cairns from Maroochydore

Discover direct flight options from Maroochydore to Cairns. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Maroochydore to Cairns. Users can also choose from other Maroochydore to Cairns flights by using the search form above.
Mon 23/1209:25MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Mon 30/1206:45CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$342

Maroochydore to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Maroochydore to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Maroochydore to Cairns. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$530
Sat 3/820:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 7/818:55CNS - MCY
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$544
Sat 3/808:30MCY - CNS
2 stops23h 55mJetstar
Wed 7/806:00CNS - MCY
2 stops25h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$619

Find flights from Maroochydore to Cairns within your budget

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 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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$431 - $709

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Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 12/9

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Wed 18/9

1 stop15h 35m

$431

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 12/9

1 stop6h 50m

Cairns

Wed 18/9

1 stop15h 10m

$436

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 12/9

1 stop25h 15m

Cairns

Wed 18/9

2 stops7h 20m

$449

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 12/9

2 stops24h 55m

Cairns

Wed 18/9

2 stops25h 45m

$567

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 8/10

1 stop6h 55m

Cairns

Fri 18/10

1 stop12h 50m

$570

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 12/9

2 stops16h 30m

Cairns

Wed 18/9

2 stops7h 20m

$593

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 8/10

1 stop15h 20m

Cairns

Fri 18/10

2 stops21h 00m

$630

Maroochydore Sunshine CoastCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 8/10

2 stops15h 50m

Cairns

Fri 18/10

2 stops21h 00m

$709

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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 25 July 2024.
The best time to book flights from Maroochydore to Cairns is 67 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Maroochydore to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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).

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 July 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Maroochydore to Cairns have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Jetstar
6.7
Okay
593 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.7
Good
551 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

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  • Can I find flights from Maroochydore to Cairns for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Maroochydore to Cairns for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $431, but on average you can expect to pay $547.

  • Are there direct flights from Maroochydore to Cairns for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 1 direct flight from Maroochydore to Cairns under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Maroochydore to Cairns is less than $342.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Maroochydore to Cairns for under $600?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Maroochydore to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • How popular is this Maroochydore to Cairns flight route?

    The Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight path was viewed by 804 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Maroochydore to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Maroochydore to Cairns round-trip from $431. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia.

  • What does MCY to CNS mean?

    Great question - MCY to CNS just means Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Maroochydore to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Maroochydore to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Maroochydore to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Maroochydore to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Maroochydore to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Maroochydore to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Maroochydore to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Consider Bonza, Jetstar or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Maroochydore to Cairns.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from Maroochydore to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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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BonzaCheapest$166Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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