Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Cairns and Sunshine Coast share the UTC+10 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CNS to MCY flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CNS and MCY:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
50 € is the best price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. A return flight starts from 106 €. These prices may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CNS to MCY. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CNS to MCY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of all flights departing from Cairns Airport, 71.55% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CNS? If you're catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
If you're arriving on a late Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MCY:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
From Sunshine Coast Airport, Sunshine Coast is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
January is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Sunshine Coast in April.
Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CNS to MCY in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sunshine Coast. Around 113 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If there's time to check out another corner of Australia, head for Gold Coast, about 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday are the start of reasons to visit.
