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Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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JQ,VA Return flights from $287
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$287
JQ,QF Return flights from $386
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$386
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $399
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$399
VA Return flights from $402
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$402
QF,VA Return flights from $506
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$506
QF Return flights from $597
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$597

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

Do you need to catch a flight to Sunshine Coast? Check out our domestic flights to Sunshine Coast. If Sunshine Coast is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Cairns from United States (USA) and flights to Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sunshine Coast


Cheapest Sunshine Coast to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sunshine Coast to Cairns return airfares.

January 2026
$67
February 2026
$132
March 2026
$135
May 2026
$431
June 2026
$431
July 2026
$306

Average Sunshine Coast to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sunshine Coast to Cairns return airfares.

December 2025
$527
January 2026
$403
April 2026
$387

Did you know...

  • Cairns belongs to the same time zone as Sunshine Coast. So, you shouldn't feel jetlagged once you arrive.
  • Sunshine Coast has the IATA airport code of MCY.
  • The nearest hotel to Sunshine Coast airport is The Pet Friendly Holiday Houses which is within a kilometre away.

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast?

Currently, the lowest-price times in the year to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast are August/2026 and July/2026. June/2026 is the most expensive time to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast.

What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Sunshine Coast?

Jetstar fly direct between Sunshine Coast and Cairns.

What is the cheapest airline to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast?

Jetstar is the cheapest airline to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast?

Qantas is the best airline to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Jetstar is the best if you need non-stop flights.

How to get from Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) to Cairns
Sunshine Coast
 to 
Sydney
1h 35m
Layover - 1h 45m
Sydney
 to 
Cairns
3h 5m
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