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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Sunshine Coast

Return fares from Cairns to Sunshine Coast by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Dec 2026
$240
Apr 2027
$186
May 2027
$186
Aug 2027
$234

The cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast is April 2027, with return fares from $186 — 22% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $240).

When Should You Fly to Sunshine Coast?

Based on the fares we've tracked, April is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast, with return fares from $186. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $240 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Sunshine Coast average around $211. If you can travel in the off-peak months of April, May and August, you'll generally pay up to 12% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Cairns to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Sunshine Coast return airfares.

December 2026
$240
April 2027
$186
May 2027
$186
August 2027
$234

Average Cairns to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Sunshine Coast return airfares.

November 2026
$1,026
December 2026
$1,108
January 2027
$614
March 2027
$836
April 2027
$678
June 2027
$730

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