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Low Price Flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

Explore the cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Cairns in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 93, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 174.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:40
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 11:55
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 174 AU$ 234
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 174
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 197 AU$ 234
        16% off
        16% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 197
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 197 AU$ 234
        16% off
        16% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 197
      • OOL 16:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 18:45
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 197
        16% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 197
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 197
        16% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 197
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 197
        16% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 197
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 202
        14% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 202
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 207
        12% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 207
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 207
        12% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 207
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:40
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 11:55
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 217
        7% off
        AU$ 234 AU$ 217
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        OOL 16:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Jul 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 93 AU$ 113
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 93
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 93 AU$ 113
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 93
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 93 AU$ 113
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 93
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 94
        17% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 94
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 96
        15% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 96
      • OOL 16:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 18:45
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 96
        15% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 96
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 97
        14% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 97
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 101
        11% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 101
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105
        7% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 105
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105
        7% off
        AU$ 113 AU$ 105
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Mon, Jul 20 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Gold Coast to Cairns

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Gold Coast to Cairns, including Jetstar Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Gold Coast to Cairns Flight Details

The distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is approximately 1,485.39km. It takes around 2 hours 33 minutes on average to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 93
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 174
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,485.39km
Average flight time2 hours 33 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Gold Coast–Cairns route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Average price of one-way flights from Gold Coast to Cairns purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns is July, with an average price of AU$ 133. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 221.

AU$ 221
AU$ 177
AU$ 133
AU$ 89
  • AU$ 133
    Jul
  • AU$ 152
    Aug
  • AU$ 217
    Sep
  • AU$ 153
    Oct
  • AU$ 147
    Nov
  • AU$ 221
    Dec
  • AU$ 145
    Jan
  • AU$ 148
    Feb
  • AU$ 169
    Mar
  • AU$ 178
    Apr
  • AU$ 154
    May
  • AU$ 192
    Jun

What's the cheapest day to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Gold Coast to Cairns on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 210
AU$ 180
AU$ 150
AU$ 120
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 210
    Mon
  • AU$ 152
    Tue
  • AU$ 178
    Wed
  • AU$ 150
    Thu
  • AU$ 183
    Fri
  • AU$ 159
    Sat
  • AU$ 173
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 93 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. OOL to CNS on Wed, Aug 26), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 174 departing on Thu, Sep 3 and returning on Mon, Sep 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 33 minutes to fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Gold Coast to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ892 (06:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Gold Coast to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 93.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns on July 29, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 88.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Airport (OOL-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Gold Coast is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Gold-Coast to Cairns by air

Whether you're planning a trip from Gold-Coast to Cairns or in search of Gold-Coast to Cairns flights, you've landed at the perfect place. Kickstart your search for the best airfares by selecting your preferred travel date above. If you're eager to get insight into your journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket strategies, and a wealth of other valuable information await you below. Keep reading to uncover all the essential details.

Gold-Coast to Cairns airfares

Airfares from Gold-Coast to Cairns varies greatly from time to time. The price is influenced by various factors such as demand, travel date and time, seat availability, and airline pricing strategies. The airfares also change due to the travel classes of you choice, i.e. first class, business class and economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Gold-Coast to Cairns

Finding the most affordable air tickets from Gold-Coast to Cairns requires flexibility, perseverance, and a little bit luck. Here are some valuable tips to help you secure the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may offer cheaper options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as it can sometimes be more cost-effective than a round-trip ticket.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Gold-Coast to Cairns as it can potentially result in savings.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may suddenly appear.

Airlines from Gold-Coast to Cairns

Jetstar Airways operates direct flights from Gold-Coast to Cairns. Offering affordable airfares without compromising on quality, Jetstar Airways is your go-to choice for seamless travel. Alternatively, other airlines provide connecting flights for travelers seeking different options.

Gold-Coast to Cairns flight time

The flight time from Gold-Coast to Cairns will typically take around 2 hours 40 mins though the fastest flight takes 2 hours 30 mins to fly from Gold-Coast airport to Cairns airport.

Everything you need to know about Gold-Coast airport

Gold Coast Airport prides itself on its solitary terminal, which accommodates both domestic and international flights served by leading airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia. Traveling to and from the airport is a hassle-free experience, thanks to the availability of trains, shuttle buses and taxis as transportation options. The estimated travel time between the airport and the city center is typically around 30 to 40 minutes, ensuring a convenient and swift journey for passengers.

Arriving at Cairns airport

Nestled in the vibrant city of Cairns, Queensland, Cairns Airport (CNS) stands ready to connect you to the breathtaking wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Boasting a modern terminal, CNS efficiently handles both domestic and international flights. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are just a few of the prominent airlines operating from CNS, offering a wide range of flight options. The airport is conveniently located approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, and travelers can easily reach their destinations via airport shuttles, taxis, or rideshare services, with an average travel time of 15-20 minutes.

Book Gold-Coast to Cairns flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

At Trip.com, we go beyond just finding cheap airfares from Gold-Coast to Cairns. We also offer additional perks and benefits to enhance your travel experience. When you book your flight, you gain access to exclusive discounts on hotels, car rentals, and airport transfers, helping you save even more on your journey. As a token of our appreciation, Trip.com rewards you with Tripcoins through our loyalty program, which can be redeemed for extra benefits on your future trips.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Gold Coast toCairns

Which airlines operate the most flights from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Data is based on the number of flights from Gold Coast to Cairns operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Qantas Airways/Jetstar Airways operates the most flights from Gold Coast to Cairns, with 9 flight per week.

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Qantas Airways
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Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
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Jetstar Airways
IndiGo
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IndiGo

How many flights are there each day from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Gold Coast to Cairns within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Gold Coast to Cairns depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Wednesday/Sunday.

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Mon
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Tue
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