Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY) flights
An economy award from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. One airline flies nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY): Jetstar. The two airports are 820 miles (1,320 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Sydney.
How many miles CNS to MCY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 11,000 | $24.10–67.75 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 12,000 | $15–395 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 12,000 | $15–45 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CNS to MCY
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book CNS to MCY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar
CNS to MCY 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
CNS to MCY: common questions
How many miles does CNS to MCY cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (12,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CNS to MCY?
Jetstar flies nonstop from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast (MCY).
How far is Cairns from Sunshine Coast by plane?
Cairns (CNS) and Sunshine Coast (MCY) 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 CNS to MCY 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.
Where can I connect between Cairns and Sunshine Coast?
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.