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$102 Find Cheap Flights from Maroochydore to Cairns

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Maroochydore to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Maroochydore to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$193
Overall average: $195
Jetstar
Tue 3/2Sat 7/2
MCY - CNS • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$94
Typical prices: $147-$209
Jetstar
Thu 29/1
MCY - CNS • Direct
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 24% price drop
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There are direct flights from Maroochydore to Cairns 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
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Cheap Flights from Maroochydore to Cairns (MCY-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Maroochydore to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Maroochydore to Cairns

Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:55
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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14:35 - 16:40
CNS
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MCY
2h 05mdirect
$193Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Jetstar Logo
14:40 - 17:00
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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12:00 - 14:00
CNS
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MCY
2h 00mdirect
$232Jetstar
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:55
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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15:50 - 17:55
CNS
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MCY
2h 05mdirect
$238Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:55
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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18:05 - 07:40
CNS
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MCY
13h 35m
1 stop
$354Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Jetstar Logo
14:40 - 17:00
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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19:10 - 07:40
CNS
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MCY
12h 30m
1 stop
$361Jetstar
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:55
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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06:40 - 13:55
CNS
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MCY
7h 15m
1 stop
$362Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Jetstar Logo
08:15 - 18:25
MCY
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CNS
10h 10m
1 stop
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12:00 - 14:00
CNS
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MCY
2h 00mdirect
$373Jetstar
Sat, 21 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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17:20 - 19:40
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
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16:00 - 08:00
CNS
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MCY
16h 00m
1 stop
$385Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Jetstar Logo
08:15 - 18:25
MCY
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CNS
10h 10m
1 stop
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12:00 - 14:00
CNS
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MCY
2h 00mdirect
$391Jetstar
Sat, 21 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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17:20 - 19:40
MCY
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CNS
2h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 15:40
CNS
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MCY
9h 00m
1 stop
$400Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Maroochydore to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Maroochydore to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Maroochydore to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Maroochydore to Cairns, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Maroochydore to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $195 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $299 and $296 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Maroochydore to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Maroochydore to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Maroochydore to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Maroochydore to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Maroochydore to Cairns

  • What route options do the airlines offer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport?

    If you’re travelling with Alliance Airlines, you’re likely to find flights with a direct route from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. Flying with Qantas currently comes with two flight options, one with a single layover in Sydney along the way and the other with two stops, the first being at Sydney Airport (SYD) and the second at Brisbane Airport (BNE). Virgin Australia and Jetstar both offer flights with a single layover in Sydney before making the rest of the trip.

  • How much does a taxi cost from Cairns Airport to the city centre?

    Taking a taxi from the airport to the city centre is one of the quicker options available at the airport. This trip will typically take around 10min, depending on traffic, and will cost A$ 20-25. There are also taxi apps available in Cairns, which will generally take the same amount of time but cost around A$ 15.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns was $94 for a one-way ticket and $193 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Maroochydore and Cairns are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Maroochydore from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast and will be arriving at Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Maroochydore to Cairns flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    You can catch a direct flight from Maroochydore to Cairns on on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $499 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $259 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Maroochydore to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Maroochydore is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Maroochydore with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Maroochydore to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Maroochydore up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Maroochydore to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $226 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re looking for a bite to eat while waiting for your flight at Sunshine Coast Airport (MYC), you’ll find a cafe in the departures lounge that serves locally produced meals as well as coffee; it also has an ale and wine selection.
  • If you require mobility assistance, Sunshine Coast Airport suggests contacting the airline in advance of your trip, as well as notifying them upon arrival to be assisted with wheelchairs, early boarding, a lift into the aircraft and for general assistance on board.
  • If you’re hiring a car at Cairns Airport (CNS), you’ll find all of the hire car operators located by the baggage claims carousel, directly opposite them.
  • If you’re being picked up at Cairns Airport, your ride can make use of the 10min free option at T1 and T2 uncovered parking, or get 30min free waiting at the Standby Zone located directly in front of both domestic and international terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns.
Find which airlines fly direct from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Tuesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Thursday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Sunday

Jetstar

Jetstar

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Direct returns

Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tuesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Thursday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Saturday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Sunday

Jetstar

Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Maroochydore to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Maroochydore to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Maroochydore to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 430 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

2.0 MediocreRon, Dec 2025
CBR - BNE
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

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