Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Region to Cairns from £114

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Sat, May 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£114
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Sat, May 30
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£121
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Wed, May 27
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£132
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Wed, May 27
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£151
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Fri, May 29
Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
£154
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Sunshine Coast Region MCYCairns CNS
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£114

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£395

Cheapest round-trip

£221

Average round-trip

£309

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

single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

self-drive (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

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
199
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 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Jetstar Airways
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Jetstar Airways
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Jetstar Airways
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Jetstar Airways
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 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
Air New ZealandANZNZNo

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
17 May
96%
25°C20°C
24 May
82%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
88%
27°C19°C
25 May
25°C18°C
Tuesday
19 May
27°C18°C
26 May
25°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
26°C18°C
27 May
25°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
24°C15°C
28 May
89%
25°C16°C
Friday
22 May
24°C14°C
29 May
87%
23°C17°C
Saturday
23 May
25°C15°C
30 May
25°C15°C
The distance between Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns is 1321 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Air New Zealand. Sunshine Coast Region and Cairns have 199 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, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Hervey Bay.
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, Air New Zealand.
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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