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Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $63 and round-trip from $130. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $130 $214
        39% off
        39% off
        $214 $130
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $130 $214
        39% off
        39% off
        $214 $130
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $130 $214
        39% off
        39% off
        $214 $130
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $130
        39% off
        $214 $130
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $130
        39% off
        $214 $130
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $132
        38% off
        $214 $132
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $132
        38% off
        $214 $132
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $132
        38% off
        $214 $132
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $135
        37% off
        $214 $135
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $144
        33% off
        $214 $144
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $155
        28% off
        $214 $155
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        OOL 12:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $156
        27% off
        $214 $156
      • OOL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        OOL 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $63 $87
        28% off
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $63 $87
        28% off
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        $63 $87
        28% off
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:30 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 6:40 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $63
        28% off
        $87 $63
      • OOL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport 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 Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of $97. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as $156.

$156
$127
$97
$68
  • $97
    Oct
  • $104
    Nov
  • $156
    Dec
  • $102
    Jan
  • $105
    Feb
  • $119
    Mar
  • $126
    Apr
  • $109
    May
  • $136
    Jun
  • $155
    Jul
  • $136
    Aug
  • $119
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$149
$129
$108
$88
  • $149
    Mon
  • $108
    Tue
  • $119
    Wed
  • $109
    Thu
  • $132
    Fri
  • $113
    Sat
  • $127
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $71) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $71
Qantas Airways
From $98
Virgin Australia
From $156

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ894

    Gold Coast Airport

    5:50 PM

    OOL

    2h 20m

    8:10 PM

    CNS

    - - - W - F -
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About Gold Coast Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Flight distance 1,487.54 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $63
Cheapest return ticket price $130

FAQs for Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:30, and the last departs at 16:15, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $179 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 06:40 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 09:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 19:40 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 22:05.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1740 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $63, and round-trip fares start from $130. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 7 minutes, and around 10 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 Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is $243. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $63. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Gold Coast Airport and Cairns Intl. 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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