Find Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$131	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is currently $131
Cheapest one-way flight	$66	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is currently $66
Last-minute weekend getaway	$172	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is currently $172
Cheapest business class flights	$552	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is currently $552

Fastest flight	2 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns takes 2 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–165
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–415

Popular airlines from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Qantas

Nonstop

from $304

Typical price: $270–405

38 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - CNS Every day

253 weekly connecting flights

BNE, MCY - CNS Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $180

Typical price: $165–285

31 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - CNS Every day

224 weekly connecting flights

BNE, MCY - CNS Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $135–275

22 weekly nonstop flights

BNE, MCY - CNS Every day

148 weekly connecting flights

BNE, MCY - CNS Every day
Air Niugini

from $798

Typical price: $890–2,000

11 weekly connecting flights

BNE - CNS Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air New Zealand

5 weekly connecting flights

BNE - CNS Every Mon, Fri
Rex

2 weekly connecting flights

BNE - CNS Every Mon, Thu

Popular airports near Sunshine Coast

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 1 hr 10 min 50 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 11 min 3 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 2 hr 16 min 107 mi
Bundaberg Regional Airport (BDB)

Bundaberg Regional Australia 2 hr 58 min 130 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $125 to $165.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $66.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $304, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $180, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $131, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $798, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns starts at $131 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $66 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 38 nonstop flights and 253 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns are:

Virgin Australia offers 31 nonstop flights and 224 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Jetstar offers 22 nonstop flights and 148 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Air Niugini offers 11 connecting flights per week. Air Niugini flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Air New Zealand offers 5 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Rex offers 2 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sunshine Coast and Cairns.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $66.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $304, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $180, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $131, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Air Niugini flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $798, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

There are 38 Qantas direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Jetstar direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sunshine Coast and Cairns at price $172 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

There are 38 Qantas direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Jetstar direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sunshine Coast and Cairns start at $131 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sunshine Coast and Cairns start at $552 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sunshine Coast and Cairns start at $131 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24.

To book business class trips from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sunshine Coast and Cairns starts at $172 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sunshine Coast and Cairns at price $172 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.