Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Region to Cairns from £125

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Wed, Mar 4
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£125
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Tue, Mar 3
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£127
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Wed, Mar 4
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£139
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Sat, Mar 7
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£145
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Thu, Mar 5
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£150
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Sat, Mar 7
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£226
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Tue, Mar 3 – Thu, Mar 5
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£125

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£196

Cheapest round-trip

£202

Average round-trip

£275

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Sunshine Coast
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
175
Flight distance
1321 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sunshine Coast Region to Cairns in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Jetstar Airways
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Jetstar Airways
---------1---1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Jetstar Airways
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Jetstar Airways
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sunshine Coast Region to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
290
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
90%
30°C24°C
15 Feb
87%
30°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
31°C23°C
16 Feb
30°C20°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
17 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
31°C23°C
18 Feb
73%
28°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
31°C22°C
19 Feb
80%
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
31°C24°C
20 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
Saturday
14 Feb
88%
31°C24°C
21 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
The distance between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns is 1321 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns have 175 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sunshine Coast Region to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns?
The flight distance between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns is 1321 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sunshine Coast Region?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sunshine Coast Region and Sydney, Melbourne, Proserpine, Adelaide, Moruya, Wagga Wagga, Brisbane, Honolulu, Auckland, Manila, Orange, Perth, Queenstown, Hobart, Kochi, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Boston, Las Vegas, London.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Sunshine Coast Region?
The main airport in Sunshine Coast Region is Sunshine Coast. It is also served by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Brisbane West Wellcamp.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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