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

• Earliest: departs at 14:40 and lands at 16:59
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 21:04.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

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

A direct flight from Maroochydore to Cairns takes 2h 19m, covering 2,121 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Maroochydore to Cairns range from $224 to $357, with an average of $277 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of $277. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $257 return, compared with $2,682 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$144 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.

One-way fares from Maroochydore to Cairns are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Ace Rental Cars
• Budget

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

Most connecting flights from Maroochydore to Cairns pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Maroochydore to Cairns route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $256 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $329. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Maroochydore and Cairns.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

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

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

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.

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.