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Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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JQ,VA Return flights from $948
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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

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

Dec 2026
$258
Apr 2027
$186
May 2027
$186
Aug 2027
$240

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is April 2027, with return fares from $186 — 28% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $258).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, April is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $186. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $258 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $217. If you can travel in the off-peak months of April, May and August, you'll generally pay up to 14% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sunshine Coast to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2026
$258
April 2027
$186
May 2027
$186
August 2027
$240

Average Sunshine Coast to Cairns Return Prices

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

November 2026
$1,133
December 2026
$973

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