Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Region to Cairns from £82

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Direct
Tue, Jul 28
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£82
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£109
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Direct
Thu, Jul 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£110
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Direct
Sun, Jul 26
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£121
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£128
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Thu, Jul 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£132
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Tue, Jul 28 – Thu, Jul 30
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£181
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
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£221
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28 – Thu, Jul 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£234
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£245
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Sun, Jul 26 – Tue, Jul 28
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£275
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Thu, Jul 30 – Sun, Aug 2
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£280
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£82

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£291

Cheapest round-trip

£181

Average round-trip

£312

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
224
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 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Jetstar Airways
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Jetstar Airways
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Jetstar Airways
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo

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
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
67%
25°C18°C
12 Jul
15%
25°C16°C
Monday
6 Jul
74%
24°C18°C
13 Jul
36%
25°C17°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
86%
22°C19°C
14 Jul
11%
25°C16°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
62%
24°C17°C
15 Jul
23°C13°C
Thursday
9 Jul
74%
23°C16°C
16 Jul
21°C13°C
Friday
10 Jul
12%
24°C16°C
17 Jul
23%
22°C12°C
Saturday
11 Jul
18%
24°C16°C
18 Jul
58%
24°C16°C
The distance between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns is 1321 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Qantas. Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns have 224 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, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, 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, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.
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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