Australia Β· 820 miles (1,320 km)

Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Cairns (CNS): Jetstar. The two airports are 820 miles (1,320 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Sydney.

Airlines flying nonstop from MCY to CNS

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    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book MCY to CNS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MCY to CNS with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
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MCY to CNS: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MCY to CNS?

Jetstar flies nonstop from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Cairns (CNS).

How far is Sunshine Coast from Cairns by plane?

Sunshine Coast (MCY) and Cairns (CNS) are 820 miles (1,320 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MCY to CNS award flights?

1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MCY to CNS cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MCY to CNS with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sunshine Coast and Cairns?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.