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Cheap flights from Cairns to Maroochydore from $189

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MCY
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Maroochydore

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Maroochydore (MCY). 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$205

One-way from

$189

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/11-8/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Cairns to Maroochydore
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 05m total
  • Cairns to Maroochydore
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 39% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 25% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Maroochydore
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Maroochydore. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1115:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Sat 8/1118:35MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$205
Thu 27/1115:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mJetstar
Thu 4/1218:35MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$210
Thu 27/1115:50CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1209:30MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$313
Thu 27/1117:35CNS - MCY
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1209:30MCY - CNS
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$480

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Maroochydore 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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Maroochydore that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Maroochydore

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Sat 1/11

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 8/11

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$205

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 27/11

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 4/12

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$210

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Tue 24/2

15:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 28/2

09:30-14:55

1 stop5h 25m

$273

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Tue 24/2

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 28/2

18:35-20:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$289

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 27/11

15:50-17:55

Nonstop2h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 4/12

09:30-16:45

1 stop7h 15m

$313

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 15/10

05:45-18:50

1 stop13h 05m

$189

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Fri 17/10

18:00-18:50

1 stop24h 50m

$198

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 22/10

05:45-06:45

1 stop25h 00m

$211

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 16/10

18:00-06:45

1 stop12h 45m

$211

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 16/10

06:00-15:40

2 stops9h 40m

$372

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Maroochydore

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Maroochydore from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Maroochydore

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Maroochydore (average of $130). Flying from Cairns to Maroochydore in October is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 CNS to MCY?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Maroochydore. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to Maroochydore at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maroochydore

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maroochydore. 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 Maroochydore. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Maroochydore, such as Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Maroochydore. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    You will need to book a flight from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast if you want to fly from Cairns to Maroochydore. At least 1 airline has flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Maroochydore from the Cairns airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CNS to MCY to be around 2h 05m.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Maroochydore flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast was viewed by 108 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 Cairns to Maroochydore?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Maroochydore in 2h 05m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1318 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Maroochydore is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $175 on this airline. Jetstar is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Maroochydore?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Maroochydore? While on average our users pay $254, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $112. The most popular route (Cairns - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast), is priced around $205.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Maroochydore (average of $130). Flying from Cairns to Maroochydore in October is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 flights from Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Top airline flying from Cairns to Maroochydore

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Maroochydore. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$175Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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