Cairns to Maroochydore (CNS–MCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ Jetstar
320
3:50 PM
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Cairns to Maroochydore
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 819 mi 2h 5m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

CNS–MCY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 819 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–MCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 4 320 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNS to MCY direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to MCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MEL ~21h 29m SYD ~21h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
48
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Maroochydore is 0 hours the same as Cairns.
CNS: AEST · MCY: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore.
Distance & Flight Time
819 mi / 1,319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Facts

CNS–MCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Maroochydore route.
Route details
Distance819 mi / 1,319 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: MCY
Full nameSunshine Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to MCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 819 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CNS to MCY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to MCY

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to MCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to MCY ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 819 miles (1,319 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via MEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.