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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

CNS — MCY
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,060
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($245 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 18% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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 $142). Flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,060). 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 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.

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
576 reviews
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Overall

6.5

Food

5.7

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.1

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
576 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Food

5.7

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.1

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, 30 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast.

  • 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.

  • 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 $142). Flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,060). 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$113Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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