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Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from DKK 571 and round-trip from DKK 1,158. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,158 DKK 2,409
        52% off
        52% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,158
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,338 DKK 2,409
        44% off
        44% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,338
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,477 DKK 2,409
        39% off
        39% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,477
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,554
        35% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,554
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,631
        32% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,631
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,698
        30% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,698
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,724
        28% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,724
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,739
        28% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,739
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,775
        26% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,775
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,776
        26% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,776
      • CNS 06:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,758
        27% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,758
      • CNS 06:45
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        MCY 18:50
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MCY 14:40
        2h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,927
        20% off
        DKK 2,409 DKK 1,927
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        MCY 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 571 DKK 1,362
        57% off
        57% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 571
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 641 DKK 1,362
        53% off
        53% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 641
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 807 DKK 1,362
        41% off
        41% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 807
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Sep 27 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 917
        33% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 917
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 939
        31% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 939
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 998
        27% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 998
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,060
        22% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 1,060
      • CNS 12:00
        2h
        Direct
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,089
        20% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 1,089
      • CNS 06:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 848
        38% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 848
      • CNS 06:40
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        MCY 13:55
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 914
        33% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 914
      • CNS 18:05
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MCY 13:55
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 978
        28% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 978
      • CNS 06:45
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MCY 06:40
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,001
        27% off
        DKK 1,362 DKK 1,001
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MCY 14:00
        Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of DKK 647. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as DKK 1,301.

DKK 1,301
DKK 974
DKK 647
DKK 320
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,051
    Sep
  • DKK 1,036
    Oct
  • DKK 676
    Nov
  • DKK 970
    Dec
  • DKK 707
    Jan
  • DKK 647
    Feb
  • DKK 789
    Mar
  • DKK 836
    Apr
  • DKK 752
    May
  • DKK 999
    Jun
  • DKK 988
    Jul
  • DKK 1,301
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

DKK 1,600
DKK 1,130
DKK 660
DKK 190
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,600
    Mon
  • DKK 810
    Tue
  • DKK 1,005
    Wed
  • DKK 824
    Thu
  • DKK 1,136
    Fri
  • DKK 660
    Sat
  • DKK 873
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Jetstar Airways (from DKK 571) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From DKK 571
Virgin Australia
From DKK 1,343
Qantas Airways
From DKK 1,608

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ809

    Cairns Airport

    16:00

    CNS

    2h 5m

    18:05

    MCY

    - M - W - F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ788

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    19:50

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    07:40

    MCY

    S M - W T F S

  6. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ788

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    19:50

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    09:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    07:40

    MCY

    S M - W T F S

  10. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    07:40

    MCY

    S M - W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Sunshine Coast Airport

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

Flight distance1,321.32km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceDKK 571
Cheapest return ticket priceDKK 1,158

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport departs at 12:00, and the last departs at 12:00, 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 Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around DKK 1,654 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 06:45 and arrives in Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at 08:50.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 902 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport currently start from DKK 571, and round-trip fares start from DKK 1,158. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 39 minutes, and around 3 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 Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is DKK 1,570. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, with one-way fares starting from DKK 571. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport operates around 2 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Sunshine Coast 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.

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