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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairns to Maroochydore:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 14:05
• Latest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 18:05.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairns to Maroochydore.

A direct flight from Cairns to Maroochydore takes 2h 05m, covering 2,121 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cairns to Maroochydore range from $212 to $545, with an average of $272 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $230 return, compared with $781 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$107 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $243 to $2,277. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairns to Maroochydore are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $294, which is 93% above the typical average for this route.

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Sixt

Flights from Cairns to Maroochydore usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY).

Most connecting flights from Cairns to Maroochydore pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 76% on flights from Cairns to Maroochydore. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $206 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $830, a difference of $624.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Cairns and Maroochydore.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.