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Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $64 and round-trip from $159. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $159 $226
      30% off
      30% off
      $226 $159
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $171 $226
      24% off
      24% off
      $226 $171
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $180 $226
      20% off
      20% off
      $226 $180
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $190
      16% off
      $226 $190
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $190
      16% off
      $226 $190
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $193
      15% off
      $226 $193
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $194
      14% off
      $226 $194
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 6:40 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $197
      13% off
      $226 $197
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      OOL 10:50 AM
      2h 25m
      Nonstop
      CNS 1:15 PM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $197
      13% off
      $226 $197
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      OOL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $64 $133
      52% off
      52% off
      $133 $64
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $65 $133
      51% off
      51% off
      $133 $65
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $65 $133
      51% off
      51% off
      $133 $65
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $69
      61% off
      $178 $69
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $73
      59% off
      $178 $73
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $78
      56% off
      $178 $78
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $80
      40% off
      $133 $80
    • CNS 7:50 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      OOL 10:10 AM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $85
      36% off
      $133 $85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $95
      28% off
      $133 $95
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $64 $133
      52% off
      52% off
      $133 $64
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $65 $133
      51% off
      51% off
      $133 $65
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $65 $133
      51% off
      51% off
      $133 $65
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $69
      61% off
      $178 $69
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $73
      59% off
      $178 $73
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $78
      56% off
      $178 $78
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $80
      40% off
      $133 $80
    • CNS 7:50 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      OOL 10:10 AM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $85
      36% off
      $133 $85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $95
      28% off
      $133 $95
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $69 $552
      88% off
      88% off
      $552 $69
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $73 $552
      87% off
      87% off
      $552 $73
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $78 $552
      86% off
      86% off
      $552 $78
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $80
      86% off
      $552 $80
    • CNS 7:50 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      OOL 10:10 AM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $85
      85% off
      $552 $85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $106
      81% off
      $552 $106
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $112
      80% off
      $552 $112
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $121
      78% off
      $552 $121
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $137
      75% off
      $552 $137
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $101 $552
      82% off
      82% off
      $552 $101
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $206 $552
      63% off
      63% off
      $552 $206
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $307 $552
      44% off
      44% off
      $552 $307
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $310
      44% off
      $552 $310
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $328
      41% off
      $552 $328
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $338
      39% off
      $552 $338
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $388
      30% off
      $552 $388
    • CNS 3:45 PM
      6h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 10:10 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      $491
      11% off
      $552 $491
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $64 $133
      52% off
      52% off
      $133 $64
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $65 $133
      51% off
      51% off
      $133 $65
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $65 $133
      51% off
      51% off
      $133 $65
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $69
      61% off
      $178 $69
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $73
      59% off
      $178 $73
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $78
      56% off
      $178 $78
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $80
      40% off
      $133 $80
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $95
      28% off
      $133 $95
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      2h 15m
      Nonstop
      OOL 12:00 PM
      Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $101
      24% off
      $133 $101
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      OOL 2:00 PM
      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 Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of $113. You’ll want to avoid October, when the average price can reach as high as $223.

$223
$168
$113
$58
    Cheapest
  • $223
    Oct
  • $180
    Nov
  • $158
    Dec
  • $113
    Jan
  • $147
    Feb
  • $117
    Mar
  • $135
    Apr
  • $119
    May
  • $131
    Jun
  • $161
    Jul
  • $211
    Aug
  • $181
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. 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.

$205
$174
$142
$111
    Cheapest
  • $151
    Mon
  • $146
    Tue
  • $158
    Wed
  • $142
    Thu
  • $205
    Fri
  • $146
    Sat
  • $148
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $64) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $64
Virgin Australia
From $144
Qantas Airways
From $150

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport

    9:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    11:55 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ418

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:00 PM

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:20 PM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ414

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:10 PM

    SYD

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    4:30 PM

    OOL

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

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

Flight distance 1,487.54 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $64
Cheapest return ticket price $159

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $257 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 09:45 and arrives in Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 12:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Intl. 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 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. The distance is around 74 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2307 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport currently start from $64, and round-trip fares start from $159. 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 Intl. 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 Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport is $283. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport, with one-way fares starting from $64. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Gold Coast Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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