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Flights from Maroochydore to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Maroochydore to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Maroochydore to Cairns, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairns back to Maroochydore, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being 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 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 January, where tickets cost $129 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and September, where the average cost of tickets is $297 and $225 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Maroochydore to Cairns, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Maroochydore and Cairns?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Maroochydore to Cairns.
There is just one airline that flies from Maroochydore to Cairns direct and that is Bonza. The best one-way deal found from Bonza for the route is $119.

How many flights are there between Maroochydore and Cairns per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Maroochydore and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 20m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Maroochydore and Cairns?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Maroochydore to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Maroochydore at 6:15 am and will be landing in Cairns at 8:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Maroochydore to Cairns?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Maroochydore to Cairns jets off at 7:30 am and lands at 9:50 am.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Maroochydore and Cairns?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Maroochydore to Cairns. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 nonstop flight from Maroochydore to Cairns on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Maroochydore with another airline. Booking your flights between Maroochydore and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MCY to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $92 or less one-way.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Maroochydore to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Monday

Bonza

Bonza

Wednesday

Bonza

Bonza

Thursday

Bonza

Bonza

Friday

Bonza

Bonza

Sunday

Bonza

Bonza

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Nonstop returns

Cairns to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Monday

Bonza

Bonza

Wednesday

Bonza

Bonza

Thursday

Bonza

Bonza

Friday

Bonza

Bonza

Sunday

Bonza

Bonza

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Top airline 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.
9.4
BonzaOverall score based on 11 reviews
9.2Boarding
9.4Crew
7.6Food
8.5Comfort
8.7Entertainment
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2023MCY - CNS
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

I liked the friendly team, the roomy comfortable seats, easy to use on flight entertainment, flights on time,

Personal kind attention to all.App was not spot on, but staff able to deal with any requests.Staff were legends !!

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Maroochydore - Cairns Flights

Departure:

Maroochydore (MCY)Australia

Destination:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Return flight deals:

Cairns - Maroochydore

Cabin classes:

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