How popular is this Sunshine Coast to Cairns flight route?

Within the past month, 408 users have taken a look at flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

For as low as $223, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Sunshine Coast in 2h 20m. The distance from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is about 1318 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

On average you can expect to pay $218 for a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns) is currently priced at $234.

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.

$97+ Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Cheap flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Round-trip from	$223
One-way from	$97
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$303

Jetstar
30/10-6/11
Nonstop
4h 25m total
Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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Jetstar
11/10
Nonstop
2h 25m total
Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1018:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Thu 6/1115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$223

Wed 24/1215:25MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Sun 11/115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$313

Wed 15/1019:25MCY - CNS

1 stop27h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1006:45CNS - MCY

1 stop24h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$369

Tue 23/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Thu 25/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$400

Fri 17/1019:25MCY - CNS

1 stop21h 50mJetstar

Fri 24/1018:00CNS - MCY

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$423

Wed 10/1209:30MCY - CNS

1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1212:40CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$426

Sat 20/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sat 27/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$433

Thu 25/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sun 28/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$442

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1018:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Thu 6/1115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$223

Tue 3/309:30MCY - CNS

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 8/315:45CNS - MCY

1 stop17h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$264

Tue 10/218:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/211:45CNS - MCY

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$313

Tue 10/218:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Tue 24/215:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$253

Tue 10/216:20MCY - CNS

1 stop17h 55mVirgin Australia

Tue 24/215:45CNS - MCY

1 stop23h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$273

Mon 2/309:30MCY - CNS

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/315:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$336

Mon 2/316:20MCY - CNS

1 stop17h 55mVirgin Australia

Sat 7/315:45CNS - MCY

1 stop17h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$322

Wed 24/1215:25MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Sun 11/115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$342

Tue 3/318:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/315:45CNS - MCY

1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$363

Wed 15/1019:25MCY - CNS

1 stop27h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1006:45CNS - MCY

1 stop24h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$369

Direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns
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Thu 30/1018:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Thu 6/1115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$223

Tue 10/218:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Tue 24/215:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$253

Wed 24/1215:25MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Sun 11/115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$313

Last-minute flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 20/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sat 27/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$433

Tue 23/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Thu 25/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$400

Tue 23/911:20MCY - CNS

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$481

Thu 25/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Sun 28/912:00CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 10mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$442

Mon 13/1007:20MCY - CNS

1 stop9h 55mJetstar

Wed 15/1005:45CNS - MCY

1 stop13h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$506

Wed 15/1019:25MCY - CNS

1 stop27h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1006:45CNS - MCY

1 stop24h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$369

Fri 17/1019:25MCY - CNS

1 stop21h 50mJetstar

Fri 24/1018:00CNS - MCY

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$423

Thu 30/1018:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mJetstar

Thu 6/1115:50CNS - MCY

Nonstop2h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$223

Thu 30/1018:35MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1123:55CNS - MCY

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$451

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 17 September 2025.

Sat 11/1014:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$97

Thu 15/109:30MCY - CNS

1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$180

Wed 15/1019:25MCY - CNS

1 stop27h 25mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$184

Sun 15/309:30MCY - CNS

1 stop24h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$192

Tue 16/1209:30MCY - CNS

1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$231

Mon 15/1209:30MCY - CNS

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$234

Tue 30/914:45MCY - CNS

Nonstop2h 25mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$273

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MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 30/10

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Thu 6/11

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

$223

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 10/2

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

$253

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 3/3

09:30-14:55

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

15:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

$264

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 10/2

16:20-10:15

1 stop17h 55m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

15:45-15:40

1 stop23h 55m

$273

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 10/2

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

11:45-11:50

1 stop24h 05m

$313

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 2/3

16:20-10:15

1 stop17h 55m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

15:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

$322

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 2/3

09:30-10:15

1 stop24h 45m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

$336

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 24/12

15:25-17:45

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Sun 11/1

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

$342

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 3/3

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

15:45-15:40

1 stop23h 55m

$363

MaroochydoreCairns

MCY - CNS

MCYCNS

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 15/10

19:25-22:50

1 stop27h 25m

Cairns

Mon 20/10

06:45-06:45

1 stop24h 00m

$369

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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

7.6

Good

416 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

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 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

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 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.

Related info for your journey

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, 408 users have taken a look at flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
How long is the flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
For as low as $223, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Sunshine Coast in 2h 20m. The distance from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is about 1318 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $218 for a flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Cairns) is currently priced at $234.
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$150	Average$266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$222	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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