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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast from $221

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — MCY
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 62% on flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 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 $229. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $301.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Sunshine Coast from Cairns average $383. You can even find prices in May for less than $383, as users have found deals to Sunshine Coast from as low as $77. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sunshine Coast from Cairns. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 83%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Sunshine Coast (CNS - KII)?

When flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Cairns and Sunshine Coast. 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Wed 15/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops10h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$563
Wed 5/609:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/611:20MCY - CNS
2 stops12h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$574
Wed 5/616:35CNS - MCY
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/611:20MCY - CNS
2 stops12h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$586
Wed 15/516:35CNS - MCY
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$611
Thu 23/520:50CNS - MCY
2 stops40h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 28/517:20MCY - CNS
2 stops26h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$746
Thu 2/509:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 9/517:20MCY - CNS
2 stops30h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$771
Wed 5/620:50CNS - MCY
2 stops13h 50mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/612:35MCY - CNS
3 stops11h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$1,098

Cheap Cairns to Sunshine Coast flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Sunshine Coast specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Thu 23/510:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/520:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$332
Thu 23/510:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/520:25MCY - CNS
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$382
Wed 15/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops10h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$563
Thu 2/508:10CNS - MCY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:00MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$597
Thu 2/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:00MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$600
Wed 15/516:35CNS - MCY
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$611
Thu 23/508:10CNS - MCY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/516:00MCY - CNS
2 stops7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$616
Wed 15/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops13h 45mJetstar
Fri 31/516:00MCY - CNS
2 stops17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$620
Thu 23/520:50CNS - MCY
2 stops40h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 28/517:20MCY - CNS
2 stops26h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$746

Cairns to Sunshine Coast 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Sunshine Coast in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Wed 5/610:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mBonza
Wed 12/607:30MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mBonza
Deal found 24/4$223
Thu 23/510:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/520:25MCY - CNS
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$332
Wed 5/610:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/611:20MCY - CNS
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$335
Thu 23/510:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/520:25MCY - CNS
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$382
Wed 5/610:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/611:20MCY - CNS
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$398
Wed 15/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops10h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/511:20MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$563
Wed 5/609:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/611:20MCY - CNS
2 stops12h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$574
Wed 5/616:35CNS - MCY
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/611:20MCY - CNS
2 stops12h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$586
Thu 2/508:10CNS - MCY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:00MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$597

Direct flights to Sunshine Coast from Cairns

Discover direct flight options from Cairns to Sunshine Coast. 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Wed 5/610:25CNS - MCY
Nonstop2h 00mBonza
Wed 12/607:30MCY - CNS
Nonstop2h 20mBonza
Deal found 24/4$223

Cairns to Sunshine Coast flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Thu 2/508:10CNS - MCY
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:00MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$597
Thu 2/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:00MCY - CNS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$600
Thu 2/509:20CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 9/517:20MCY - CNS
2 stops30h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$771

One-way flights to Sunshine Coast from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Sunshine Coast. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Tue 27/806:35CNS - MCY
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$221
Sat 31/806:35CNS - MCY
1 stop13h 10mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$227
Tue 27/811:00CNS - MCY
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$264
Wed 1/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops10h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$313
Sat 25/506:00CNS - MCY
2 stops7h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$335
Sat 25/516:35CNS - MCY
1 stop20h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$373
Wed 1/516:35CNS - MCY
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$445
Tue 27/806:00CNS - MCY
3 stops10h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$522

Find flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 5/6

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 12/6

Nonstop2h 20m

$223

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 23/5

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 28/5

1 stop12h 50m

$332

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 5/6

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 12/6

1 stop11h 30m

$335

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 23/5

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 28/5

2 stops14h 50m

$382

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 5/6

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 12/6

2 stops10h 00m

$398

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 15/5

2 stops10h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 31/5

1 stop7h 15m

$563

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 5/6

2 stops7h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 12/6

2 stops12h 35m

$574

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 5/6

1 stop18h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 12/6

2 stops12h 35m

$586

CairnsMaroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNS - MCY

CNSMCY

Cairns

Wed 15/5

2 stops13h 45m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 31/5

2 stops17h 10m

$620

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sunshine Coast

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sunshine Coast. 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 Sunshine Coast. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
670 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast. It is only a 4.4 km journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Bonza for just $223, but on average you can expect to pay $543.

  • Are there direct flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 1 direct flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast is less than $223.

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

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

  • What days are direct flights available from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Wednesday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Sunshine Coast flight route?

    Within the past month, 366 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast.

  • How many flights depart from Cairns to Sunshine Coast on average per day?

    2 flight departures from Cairns to Sunshine Coast per day on average.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    Fly via Bonza, Virgin Australia, or Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1326 km. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Consider Bonza, Jetstar or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $190. While the most popular route (Cairns - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast) can be booked for $223 on average our data indicates $347 when flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast.

  • What does CNS to MCY mean?

    This is defined as Cairns Airport (CNS) and Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Codes like Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Noosaville Airport (NSV), Caloundra Airport (CUD), Tewantin Airport (TWN), Nambour Airport (NBR).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 Cairns to Sunshine Coast with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 Cairns to Sunshine Coast that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 Cairns to Sunshine Coast that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Sunshine Coast 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 Cairns to Sunshine Coast flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Sunshine Coast flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast. 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
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BonzaCheapest$154Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$163Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$244Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hourly flight availability from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Sunshine Coast. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
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33%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
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