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

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JQ Jetstar
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4:20 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BNE Brisbane 4h 45m 6EACCX → QQ Brisbane (BNE) to Maroochydore flights
TSV Townsville 5h 40m NZQFQN → VA Townsville (TSV) to Maroochydore flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 5h 45m 6EACAI → AICZJQ Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Maroochydore flights
MEL Melbourne 6h 40m 6EAICX → AICZJQ Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore flights
ADL Adelaide 7h 15m 6EEKJQ → JQ Adelaide (ADL) to Maroochydore flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 12h 29m JQKL → AYJQ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Maroochydore flights
AKL Auckland 20h CANZSQ → JQNZQF Auckland (AKL) to Maroochydore flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cairns to Maroochydore
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 819 mi 2h 5m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to MCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BNE ~4h 45m TSV ~5h 40m SYD ~5h 45m MEL ~6h 40m ADL ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Maroochydore from Cairns

Nearby airports with service to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Metric CNS→MCY TSV→MCY
Distance from CNS – 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 40m
Townsville (TSV) to Maroochydore flights
Airports within 200 miles of CNS with service to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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 / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 819 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CNS to MCY: Jetstar.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Brisbane, Townsville and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Yes, return flights from MCY to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TSV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 819 miles (1,319 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Townsville and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Townsville (TSV).