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103 € Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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Flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 141 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.103 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
Cairns.107 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 107 €, select.
Cairns.107 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 107 €, select.
Cairns.110 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 110 €, select.
Cairns.113 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 113 €, select.
Cairns.116 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 116 €, select.
Cairns.119 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 119 €, select.
Cairns.140 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 140 €, select.
Cairns.141 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Cairns.156 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.
Cairns.162 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Cairns.169 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Cairns.256 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 256 €, select.
Cairns.301 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 301 €, select.
Cairns.307 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 307 €, select.
Cairns.307 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From 307 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sunshine Coast to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in December.
Jun
from 442 €
Jul
from 141 €
Aug
from 140 €
Sep
from 119 €
Oct
from 110 €
Nov
from 307 €
Dec
from 103 €
Jan
from 116 €
Feb
from 327 €
Mar
from 113 €
Apr
from 326 €
May
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Sunshine Coast to Cairns: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sunshine Coast to Cairns below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairns.

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Sunshine Coast to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found103 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is 103 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
As of June 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport on Friday, 11 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Cairns's timezone is UTC+10, which is the same as Sunshine Coast.

  • Flights from MCY to CNS start at 14:45 — the earliest with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with Jetstar. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport flights.

  • Your MCY to CNS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Jetstar offers direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cairns — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jetstar.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers MCY to CNS flights is Jetstar. Its services arrive as planned 67.86% of the time.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCY and CNS:

    • Sydney Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Adelaide Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • 46 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport flight. A return flight starts at 103 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCY to CNS.

  • Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MCY to CNS.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

  • When it comes to Sunshine Coast Airport's on-time performance, 62% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to Sunshine Coast Airport from central Sunshine Coast, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to MCY? If you're boarding an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near CNS if you're taking a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Grab a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are top outlets you can book with here.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks before you set off.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cairns. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • When booking your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCY to CNS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens.

  • Bowen is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without seeing Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Kings Beach.

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