Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns from $92

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $180, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of February, then departing from Sunshine Coast during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $190.

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Sunshine Coast. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $220. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $317. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $200. Flying to Cairns in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $263 on average. Flights to Cairns from Sunshine Coast at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Sunshine Coast when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $243 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Sunshine Coast for as low as $150 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Sunshine Coast to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

As of April 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from Sunshine Coast to Cairns. The most common time of day flights depart is 17:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

8 flights are operational weekly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.