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JQ Return flights from $173

Dep.art Sat 10 OctRet.urn Sun 11 Oct^$173

Dep.art Sun 04 OctRet.urn Sun 11 Oct^$178

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JQ,VA Return flights from $379

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JQ,QF Return flights from $473

Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$473

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Dep.art Thu 20 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$496

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $561

Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Sun 09 Aug^$561

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Dep.art Tue 04 AugRet.urn Tue 18 Aug^$595

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VA Return flights from $624

Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Thu 20 Aug^$624

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Dep.art Thu 20 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$666

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QF,VA Return flights from $807

Dep.art Thu 20 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$807

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QF Return flights from $908

Dep.art Thu 20 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$908

Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$963

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Dep.art Thu 06 AugRet.urn Thu 20 Aug^$971

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JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,339

Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$1,339

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Dep.art Thu 06 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$1,473

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JQ,NZ,VA Return flights from $1,539

Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$1,539

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Dep.art Thu 06 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$1,752

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Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$1,792

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Dep.art Thu 06 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$1,926

JQ,NZ,QF Return flights from $1,842

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Dep.art Sun 09 AugRet.urn Thu 20 Aug^$2,041

NZ Return flights from $2,000

Dep.art Sun 02 AugRet.urn Tue 18 Aug^$2,000

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Dep.art Sun 23 AugRet.urn Tue 25 Aug^$2,037

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Dep.art Tue 18 AugRet.urn Thu 20 Aug^$3,199

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Do you need to catch a flight to Sunshine Coast? Check out our domestic flights to Sunshine Coast. If Sunshine Coast is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Cairns from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sunshine Coast

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Return fares from Sunshine Coast to Cairns by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$268

Sep 2026

$150

Oct 2026

$173

Jan 2027

$178

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is September 2026, with return fares from $150 — 44% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2026, from $268).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $150. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $268.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $192. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, October and January, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sunshine Coast to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sunshine Coast to Cairns return airfares.

August 2026

$268

September 2026

$150

October 2026

$173

January 2027

$178

Average Sunshine Coast to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sunshine Coast to Cairns return airfares.

August 2026

$618

September 2026

$559

October 2026

$487

November 2026

$598

February 2027

$653

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is $173.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is 10 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?

Jetstar flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sunshine Coast to Cairns take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Cairns.

What is the IATA airport code for Cairns?

The IATA code for Cairns is CNS. It is located in Australia at coordinates -16.87469, 145.7537.

When should you book flights to Cairns?

From our data, you should book flights to Cairns 30 days out.

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