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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 CAD 84 and round-trip from CAD 200. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 84 CAD 300
      72% off
      72% off
      CAD 300 CAD 84
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 120 CAD 300
      60% off
      60% off
      CAD 300 CAD 120
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 124 CAD 716
      83% off
      83% off
      CAD 716 CAD 124
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 150
      79% off
      CAD 716 CAD 150
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 162
      77% off
      CAD 716 CAD 162
    • CNS 06:40
      25h
      1 stop
      MCY 07:40
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 174
      42% off
      CAD 300 CAD 174
    • CNS 06:40
      25h
      1 stop
      MCY 07:40
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 175
      42% off
      CAD 300 CAD 175
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 183
      74% off
      CAD 716 CAD 183
    • CNS 06:40
      25h
      1 stop
      MCY 07:40
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 188
      37% off
      CAD 300 CAD 188
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 14:55
      2h 20m
      CNS 17:15
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 200 CAD 520
      62% off
      62% off
      CAD 520 CAD 200
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 14:55
      2h 20m
      CNS 17:15
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 226 CAD 520
      56% off
      56% off
      CAD 520 CAD 226
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 315 CAD 520
      39% off
      39% off
      CAD 520 CAD 315
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 282
      46% off
      CAD 520 CAD 282
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 305
      41% off
      CAD 520 CAD 305
    • CNS 06:40
      11h 45m
      MCY 18:25
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 319
      39% off
      CAD 520 CAD 319
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 15:25
      2h 20m
      CNS 17:45
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 321
      38% off
      CAD 520 CAD 321
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 339
      35% off
      CAD 520 CAD 339
    • CNS 15:45
      23h 55m
      MCY 15:40
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 343
      34% off
      CAD 520 CAD 343
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
      MCY 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 124 CAD 716
      83% off
      83% off
      CAD 716 CAD 124
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 150 CAD 716
      79% off
      79% off
      CAD 716 CAD 150
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 162 CAD 716
      77% off
      77% off
      CAD 716 CAD 162
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 183
      74% off
      CAD 716 CAD 183
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 242
      66% off
      CAD 716 CAD 242
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 267
      63% off
      CAD 716 CAD 267
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 337
      53% off
      CAD 716 CAD 337
    • CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 481
      33% off
      CAD 716 CAD 481
    • CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 505
      28% off
      CAD 716 CAD 505
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 124 CAD 716
      83% off
      83% off
      CAD 716 CAD 124
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 150 CAD 716
      79% off
      79% off
      CAD 716 CAD 150
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 162 CAD 716
      77% off
      77% off
      CAD 716 CAD 162
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 183
      74% off
      CAD 716 CAD 183
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 242
      66% off
      CAD 716 CAD 242
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 267
      63% off
      CAD 716 CAD 267
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 337
      53% off
      CAD 716 CAD 337
    • CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 481
      33% off
      CAD 716 CAD 481
    • CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 505
      28% off
      CAD 716 CAD 505
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 481 CAD 716
      33% off
      33% off
      CAD 716 CAD 481
    • CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 505 CAD 716
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 716 CAD 505
    • CNS 12:00
      2h
      Direct
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 508 CAD 716
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 716 CAD 508
    • CNS 06:45
      7h 30m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 308
      56% off
      CAD 716 CAD 308
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 150 CAD 1,074
      86% off
      86% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 150
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 124 CAD 1,074
      88% off
      88% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 124
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 183 CAD 1,074
      83% off
      83% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 183
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 337
      69% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 337
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 267
      75% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 267
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 242
      77% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 242
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 162
      85% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 162
    • CNS 12:40
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      MCY 18:50
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 762
      28% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 762
    • CNS 09:05
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      MCY 15:40
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 282
      74% off
      CAD 1,074 CAD 282
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Sunshine Coast are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 CAD 141. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as CAD 283.

CAD 283
CAD 212
CAD 141
CAD 70
    Cheapest
  • CAD 226
    Oct
  • CAD 147
    Nov
  • CAD 211
    Dec
  • CAD 154
    Jan
  • CAD 141
    Feb
  • CAD 172
    Mar
  • CAD 182
    Apr
  • CAD 164
    May
  • CAD 218
    Jun
  • CAD 215
    Jul
  • CAD 283
    Aug
  • CAD 242
    Sep

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.

CAD 348
CAD 246
CAD 144
CAD 42
    Cheapest
  • CAD 348
    Mon
  • CAD 177
    Tue
  • CAD 219
    Wed
  • CAD 180
    Thu
  • CAD 247
    Fri
  • CAD 144
    Sat
  • CAD 190
    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 CAD 120) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 120
Virgin Australia
From CAD 230
Qantas Airways
From CAD 283

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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

    12:00

    CNS

    2h

    14:00

    MCY

    - M - W - F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    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 - 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 T W T F S

  6. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:35

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    19:30

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    07:40

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ792

    Melbourne Airport

    07:05

    MEL

    2h 20m

    Direct

    09:25

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    07:40

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  13. VA485

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    08:10

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    08:45

    MCY

    S M T 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 distance 1,321.32km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 84
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 200

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport takes about 1 hour 46 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • 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 CAD 563 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 CAD 84, and round-trip fares start from CAD 200. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; 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 47 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 Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is CAD 457. 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 CAD 84. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport operates around 4 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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