Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast from AU$ 85

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 85 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to MCY on Fri, Jan 16), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 192 departing on Fri, Jan 23 and returning on Tue, Jan 27.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY)?

  It takes about 2 hours 7 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY).

• When is the best time to book flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Cairns to Sunshine Coast. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: -/-/T/-/T/-/S -- JQ809 (16:11)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

  To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jan 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 85.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sunshine Coast travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sunshine Coast to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Sunshine Coast is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Sunshine Coast on December 17, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 165.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Sunshine Coast from Cairns?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sunshine Coast, with Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport (CNS-MCY) is by far the most common option on this route: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

• What is the time difference between Cairns and Sunshine Coast?

  The time difference between Sunshine Coast and Cairns is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Cairns to Sunshine Coast?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.