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Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 91 and round-trip from AU$ 226. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 91 AU$ 188
      52% off
      52% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 91
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 188
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 92
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 188
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 92
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 98
      61% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 98
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 104
      59% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 104
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 110
      56% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 110
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      39% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 114
    • CNS 07:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      OOL 10:10
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 121
      36% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 121
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 135
      28% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 135
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 14:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 226 AU$ 322
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 226
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 256 AU$ 322
      20% off
      20% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 256
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 256 AU$ 322
      20% off
      20% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 256
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 270
      16% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 270
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 270
      16% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 270
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 274
      15% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 274
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 275
      15% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 275
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 06:40
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 09:05
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 279
      13% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 279
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 10:50
      2h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 13:15
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 279
      13% off
      AU$ 322 AU$ 279
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 14:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      OOL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 91 AU$ 188
      52% off
      52% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 91
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 188
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 92
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 188
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 92
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 98
      61% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 98
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 104
      59% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 104
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 110
      56% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 110
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      39% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 114
    • CNS 07:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      OOL 10:10
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 121
      36% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 121
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 135
      28% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 135
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 14:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 98 AU$ 785
      88% off
      88% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 98
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 104 AU$ 785
      87% off
      87% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 104
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 110 AU$ 785
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 110
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      85% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 114
    • CNS 07:50
      2h 20m
      Direct
      OOL 10:10
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 121
      85% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 121
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 151
      81% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 151
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 158
      80% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 158
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 172
      78% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 172
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 194
      75% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 194
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 14:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 144 AU$ 785
      82% off
      82% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 144
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 292 AU$ 785
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 292
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 437 AU$ 785
      44% off
      44% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 437
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 441
      44% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 441
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 466
      41% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 466
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 481
      39% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 481
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 551
      30% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 551
    • CNS 15:45
      6h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 22:10
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 698
      11% off
      AU$ 785 AU$ 698
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 14:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 91 AU$ 188
      52% off
      52% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 91
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 188
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 92
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 92 AU$ 188
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 92
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 98
      61% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 98
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 104
      59% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 104
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 110
      56% off
      AU$ 253 AU$ 110
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 114
      39% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 114
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 135
      28% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 135
    • CNS 09:45
      2h 15m
      Direct
      OOL 12:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 144
      23% off
      AU$ 188 AU$ 144
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 14:00
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Gold Coast are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AU$ 161. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 318.

AU$ 318
AU$ 240
AU$ 161
AU$ 83
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 318
    Oct
  • AU$ 256
    Nov
  • AU$ 225
    Dec
  • AU$ 161
    Jan
  • AU$ 209
    Feb
  • AU$ 167
    Mar
  • AU$ 192
    Apr
  • AU$ 170
    May
  • AU$ 186
    Jun
  • AU$ 229
    Jul
  • AU$ 299
    Aug
  • AU$ 258
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 291
AU$ 247
AU$ 202
AU$ 158
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 214
    Mon
  • AU$ 208
    Tue
  • AU$ 224
    Wed
  • AU$ 202
    Thu
  • AU$ 291
    Fri
  • AU$ 207
    Sat
  • AU$ 210
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$ 91) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 91
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 205
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 213

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Gold Coast and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ418

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:00

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    20:20

    OOL

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ414

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:10

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:30

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Gold Coast Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,487.54km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 91
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 226

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport takes about 2 hours on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport departs at 09:40, and the last departs at 09:45, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 365 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:50 and arrives in Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 10:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 19:25 and arrives in Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 21:40.
    • The distance from Gold Coast Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. The distance is around 74km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2307 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport currently start from AU$ 91, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 226. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 59 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport is AU$ 403. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 91. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Gold Coast Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Gold Coast Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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