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Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €69 and round-trip from €143. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCY 18:45
        2h 10m
        Direct
        CNS 20:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:40
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 14:45
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €143 €334
        56% off
        56% off
        €334 €143
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €176 €334
        47% off
        47% off
        €334 €176
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €208 €334
        38% off
        38% off
        €334 €208
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €230
        31% off
        €334 €230
      • MCY 08:20
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:30
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 18:05
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €225
        33% off
        €334 €225
      • MCY 08:20
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:30
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 18:05
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €226
        32% off
        €334 €226
      • MCY 16:20
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 16:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 18:05
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €231
        31% off
        €334 €231
      • MCY 09:30
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 16:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 18:05
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €239
        28% off
        €334 €239
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:40
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 13:55
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €240
        28% off
        €334 €240
      • MCY 08:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:45
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 16:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 18:05
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €246
        26% off
        €334 €246
      • MCY 09:30
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:55
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 16:00
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 18:05
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €246
        26% off
        €334 €246
      • MCY 20:25
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:10
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:40
        2h 5m
        Direct
        MCY 14:45
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €247
        26% off
        €334 €247
      • MCY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MCY 16:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €69 €450
        85% off
        85% off
        €450 €69
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €83 €450
        82% off
        82% off
        €450 €83
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €128 €450
        72% off
        72% off
        €450 €128
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €140
        69% off
        €450 €140
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €210
        53% off
        €450 €210
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €305
        32% off
        €450 €305
      • MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €333
        26% off
        €450 €333
      • MCY 19:00
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:20
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €115
        74% off
        €450 €115
      • MCY 08:20
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:30
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €128
        72% off
        €450 €128
      • MCY 08:20
        24h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:20
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €141
        69% off
        €450 €141
      • MCY 14:35
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:20
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €199
        56% off
        €450 €199
      • MCY 19:25
        27h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:25
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €250
        44% off
        €450 €250
      • MCY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €78. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach €177.

€177
€128
€78
€29
    Cheapest
  • €94
    Oct
  • €78
    Nov
  • €126
    Dec
  • €96
    Jan
  • €110
    Feb
  • €104
    Mar
  • €121
    Apr
  • €127
    May
  • €119
    Jun
  • €177
    Jul
  • €176
    Aug
  • €162
    Sep

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €69) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €69
Virgin Australia
From €166
Qantas Airways
From €180

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What is the flight schedule from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ808

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    2:40 PM

    MCY

    2h 20m

    5:00 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
    Search

  2. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Direct

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  3. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Direct

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T - T F S

  6. JQ797

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    3:20 PM

    MCY

    2h 35m

    Direct

    5:55 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
    Search

  7. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ785

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:15 AM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Direct

    10:00 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. VA494

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Direct

    7:05 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  11. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Direct

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  13. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  14. JQ787

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    4:05 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Direct

    5:50 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ789

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    8:25 PM

    MCY

    1h 45m

    Direct

    10:10 PM

    SYD

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  17. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T - T F S

  18. VA484

    Sunshine Coast Airport

    9:30 AM

    MCY

    1h 40m

    Direct

    12:10 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Sunshine Coast Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,321.32 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €69
Cheapest return ticket price €143

FAQs for Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 14:40, and the last departs at 14:40, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €194 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 09:30 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 11:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 18:35 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 20:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 766 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from €69, and round-trip fares start from €143. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Oct 24; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 56 minutes, and around 4 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is €245. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from €69. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 4 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Sunshine Coast Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.