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Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AED 249
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 5m · Direct Wed, Jan 20
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Cheapest return
AED 519
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 5m · Direct Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 11
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
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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 AED 249 and round-trip from AED 519. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249 AED 1,124
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 1,124 AED 249
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 323 AED 626
      48% off
      48% off
      AED 626 AED 323
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 339 AED 626
      46% off
      46% off
      AED 626 AED 339
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 358
      43% off
      AED 626 AED 358
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 377
      40% off
      AED 626 AED 377
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 378
      40% off
      AED 626 AED 378
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 390
      38% off
      AED 626 AED 390
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 422
      33% off
      AED 626 AED 422
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 441
      61% off
      AED 1,124 AED 441
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 519 AED 1,189
      56% off
      56% off
      AED 1,189 AED 519
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Jan 4 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 14:55
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:15
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 586 AED 1,189
      51% off
      51% off
      AED 1,189 AED 586
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 15:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 795 AED 1,189
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 1,189 AED 795
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 819
      31% off
      AED 1,189 AED 819
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Jan 2 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 732
      38% off
      AED 1,189 AED 732
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 792
      33% off
      AED 1,189 AED 792
    • CNS 06:40
      11h 45m
      1 stop
      MCY 18:25
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Thu, Dec 31 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jan 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 830
      30% off
      AED 1,189 AED 830
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 15:25
      2h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 835
      30% off
      AED 1,189 AED 835
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Tue, Dec 29 | Jetstar Airways
      MCY 18:45
      2h 10m
      Direct
      CNS 20:55
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jan 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 882
      26% off
      AED 1,189 AED 882
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      MCY 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Sunshine Coast - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249 AED 1,124
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 1,124 AED 249
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 323 AED 626
      48% off
      48% off
      AED 626 AED 323
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 339 AED 626
      46% off
      46% off
      AED 626 AED 339
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 358
      43% off
      AED 626 AED 358
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 377
      40% off
      AED 626 AED 377
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 378
      40% off
      AED 626 AED 378
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 390
      38% off
      AED 626 AED 390
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 422
      33% off
      AED 626 AED 422
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 441
      61% off
      AED 1,124 AED 441
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249 AED 1,512
      84% off
      84% off
      AED 1,512 AED 249
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 323 AED 1,512
      79% off
      79% off
      AED 1,512 AED 323
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 390 AED 1,512
      74% off
      74% off
      AED 1,512 AED 390
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 441
      71% off
      AED 1,512 AED 441
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 581
      62% off
      AED 1,512 AED 581
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 628
      57% off
      AED 1,512 AED 628
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 30 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 694
      54% off
      AED 1,512 AED 694
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 876
      42% off
      AED 1,512 AED 876
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 646
      56% off
      AED 1,512 AED 646
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 06:50
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      AED 2,657 AED 3,407
      22% off
      22% off
      AED 3,407 AED 2,657
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 978 AED 3,407
      71% off
      71% off
      AED 3,407 AED 978
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 968 AED 3,407
      72% off
      72% off
      AED 3,407 AED 968
    • CNS 06:40
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      MCY 13:55
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,179
      65% off
      AED 3,407 AED 1,179
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 249 AED 1,124
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 1,124 AED 249
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 323 AED 626
      48% off
      48% off
      AED 626 AED 323
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 339 AED 626
      46% off
      46% off
      AED 626 AED 339
    • CNS 16:00
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 18:05
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 358
      43% off
      AED 626 AED 358
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 377
      40% off
      AED 626 AED 377
    • CNS 12:10
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:15
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 378
      40% off
      AED 626 AED 378
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 390
      38% off
      AED 626 AED 390
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 422
      33% off
      AED 626 AED 422
    • CNS 12:40
      2h 5m
      Direct
      MCY 14:45
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 441
      61% off
      AED 1,124 AED 441
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MCY 14:00
      Cairns - Sunshine Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | 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.

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 AED 249) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport are usually in February, with an average price of AED 367. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach AED 737.

AED 737
AED 552
AED 367
AED 182
    Cheapest
  • AED 374
    Nov
  • AED 549
    Dec
  • AED 400
    Jan
  • AED 367
    Feb
  • AED 447
    Mar
  • AED 474
    Apr
  • AED 426
    May
  • AED 566
    Jun
  • AED 559
    Jul
  • AED 737
    Aug
  • AED 630
    Sep
  • AED 623
    Oct

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 departure day from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AED 906
AED 640
AED 374
AED 108
    Cheapest
  • AED 906
    Mon
  • AED 459
    Tue
  • AED 569
    Wed
  • AED 467
    Thu
  • AED 643
    Fri
  • AED 374
    Sat
  • AED 494
    Sun

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. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  2. JQ788

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:15

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    18:50

    MCY

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  4. VA495

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    15:40

    MCY

    S M T W T - S

  5. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  6. JQ790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:50

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    18:25

    MCY

    S - - - T - S

  7. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    18:05

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    06:40

    MCY

    - - - - T - -

  9. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    15:45

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    19:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    06:40

    MCY

    - - - - T - -

  11. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    18:05

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ790

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:50

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    18:25

    MCY

    S - - - T - S

  13. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  14. JQ784

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:05

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    06:40

    MCY

    - - - - T - -
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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 45 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 AED 807 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • 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 AED 323, and round-trip fares start from AED 519. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Jan 8; 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 52 minutes, and around 1 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 AED 1,190. 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 AED 323. 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.
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