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

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JQ Jetstar
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2:40 PM
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Maroochydore to Cairns
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 819 mi 2h 20m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

MCY–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 819 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCY–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 4 320 2h20 – – –
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, MCY to CNS 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 MCY to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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 Cairns from Maroochydore

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric MCY→CNS BNE→CNS OOL→CNS
Distance from MCY – 55 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 3
Weekly flights 4 249 26
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 15m 2h 30m
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights · Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCY with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
819 mi / 1,319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Facts

MCY–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Maroochydore to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance819 mi / 1,319 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MCY
Full nameSunshine Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCY to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 819 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MCY to CNS. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL, DPS, SYD, MEL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to MCY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNE and OOL. 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 MCY to CNS

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

MCY to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCY to CNS ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brisbane (BNE) and Gold Coast (OOL).