Mooloolaba to Cairns

Mooloolaba to Cairns

Mooloolaba
Cairns
Sun, May 26
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Transportation from Mooloolaba to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Mooloolaba to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$189
Fastest Transport23h 15m
Earliest Departure10:50 AM
Latest Departure3:30 PM
Departures per day3
Distance1659 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns

Travelling between Mooloolaba and Cairns is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 358.11 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 188.78.

How long does it take to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns?

It can take you anywhere between 24 and 30 hours to travel between Mooloolaba and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 23h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 5m to reach Cairns.

How much does it cost to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns?

Travelling between Mooloolaba and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 188.78 if you opt for a Virgin Australia flight and as expensive as USD 358.11 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mooloolaba and Cairns ?

  • 3 from Sunshine Coast to Cairns starting from 15:20 Babinda until 15:30 Maroochydore

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mooloolaba to Cairns.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 188.90.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sunshine Coast and Cairns

Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sunshine Coast to Cairns overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sunshine Coast and Cairns

Greyhound Australia

What is the most popular transport to get from Mooloolaba to Cairns?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly