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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast from $179

CNS — MCY
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Sun 13/1215:55 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 25/1215:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 30/8$179
Thu 22/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sat 24/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 30/8$219
Tue 13/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Tue 20/1019:25 -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 29/8$357
Sun 13/1217:35 -
1 stop15h 10m
Fri 25/1215:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 30/8$361
Sun 11/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 18/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 27/8$389
Sun 18/1012:00 -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 21/1007:15 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 30/8$458
Sun 11/1006:00 -
2 stops12h 50m
Sun 18/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 27/8$461

Find flight deals from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Round-trip from

$179

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$391
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/12-25/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Cairns to Sunshine Coast
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Sun 11/10

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 18/10

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$389

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Sat 27/2

15:45-15:40

1 stop23h 55m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 3/3

09:30-14:55

1 stop5h 25m

$409

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Sun 11/10

06:00-18:50

2 stops12h 50m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 18/10

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$461

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Tue 13/10

06:45-18:50

1 stop12h 05m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 20/10

19:25-08:20

1 stop12h 55m

$488

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Thu 24/9

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 1/10

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$490

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Sun 27/9

06:45-07:40

1 stop24h 55m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 4/10

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$537
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CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Tue 8/9

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$243

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Mon 30/11

06:40-07:40

1 stop25h 00m

$255

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Sun 27/9

12:00-14:00

Nonstop2h 00m

$267

CairnsMaroochydore

CNS Cairns - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

CNSMCY

Cairns

Fri 4/12

17:35-08:45

1 stop15h 10m

$271

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast (average of $202). Flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast in July is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sunshine Coast

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast, such as Jetstar. 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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
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Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

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

    Within the past month, 47 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Sunshine Coast in 2h. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1318 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $140. While the most popular route (Cairns - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast) can be booked for $389 on average, our data indicates $402 when flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast.

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

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast (average of $202). Flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast in July is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$140Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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