On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. The 1,316 km flight is infrequent, with an average of 2 flights per week available on this route.
The main carrier on this route is JQ. To get the best deal, use our low-price calendar and check out practical information on how to get to the airport of departure and how to get from the Cairns terminal to the city center.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Sunshine Coast — Cairns by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 448 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 746 in F. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Sunshine Coast → Cairns, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 354 | low | May | AED 496 | high | Sep | AED 425 | medium |
| Feb | AED 331 | low | Jun | AED 520 | high | Oct | AED 378 | low |
| Mar | AED 402 | medium | Jul | AED 543 | high | Nov | AED 354 | low |
| Apr | AED 425 | medium | Aug | AED 520 | high | Dec | AED 449 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Cairns is characterized by high humidity at the beginning of the year. The hottest and rainiest month is January (with about 24 rainy days), while the driest and most comfortable weather for traveling occurs from July to October.
Budget-wise, it's best to plan your flight for July, when the minimum ticket price starts AED 448. Prices peak in September, when the cost of the flight increases and starts AED 746.
August is considered the optimal month for a trip: the weather remains dry, and tickets cost AED 471. It is recommended to avoid traveling in December and January due to the high risk of heavy tropical downpours.
One main airline operates on the Sunshine Coast — Cairns route — Jetstar (JQ), which provides regular air service between the cities. Direct flights are operated on average 2 times per week. Detailed information on departure times and route options by day of the week can be found in the interactive schedule below.
Flights Sunshine Coast — Cairns depart from Sunshine Coast Airport and arrive at Cairns Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour and 45 minutes, considering the route distance of 1,316 km.
Regular flights between these cities are operated by Jetstar (JQ).
Yes, direct flights exist, but they do not operate every day — on average, about 2 departures per week are available on this route.
Flight prices depend on the season and booking time. You can see the most current offers and minimum prices at the moment in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Sunshine Coast arrive at Cairns Airport (CNS).
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