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July 16 - July 18
OOL - Cairns
$200
$141
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September 2 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$230
$142
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September 8 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$263
$142
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September 6 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$250
$142
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September 5 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$241
$148
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July 15 - July 18
OOL - Cairns
$201
$154
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September 7 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$253
$156
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July 25 - July 28
OOL - Cairns
$195
$161
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August 21 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$346
$161
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August 19 - September 15
OOL - Cairns
$346
$161
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Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Cairns
Regular price: $164 - $352
Prices for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns is between $164 and $352. The current lowest deal is $141 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 16-Jul 18.
now $141
Low $164
High $352
The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns
Flights from OOL to CNS are cheapest in October, with a median price of $100. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $236. Prices are generally lower from February to November.
October
Flights from $100
June
Flights from $236
Direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Cairns
Wed, Jul 8
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
$348
$175
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
$201
$154
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
$200
$141
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
$176
$176
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
$174
$176
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
$178
$176
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
Aug 16 - Aug 19
$693 → $248
64%
Aug 23 - Aug 25
$409 → $163
60%
Aug 18 - Aug 22
$408 → $163
60%
Aug 19 - Aug 22
$407 → $163
60%
Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns
Gold Coast - Cairns route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Gold Coast to Cairns are below the typical level, with 17% good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
October is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $100.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 7h 5m
The median flight time for connecting flights from Gold Coast to Cairns is 7h 5m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
27% of recent deals are direct
27% of recent deals from Gold Coast to Cairns are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.
🏆 Airline highlight
Jetstar offers direct flights
Jetstar has offered direct flights on the Gold Coast to Cairns route recently.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent on this route
Deals for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.
Gold Coast main airports to depart from
Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast Airport is a great choice for flights to Cairns, offering competitive prices for your journey.
📍 ~18 km from Gold Coast city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$141
Cairns main airports to arrive at
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is ideal for reaching Cairns and exploring the surrounding tropical North Queensland.
📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$141
Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative
Townsville (TSV)
Townsville is a useful alternative for Cairns, offering a balance of proximity and flight frequency.
📍 ~350 km from Cairns (reachable by car or rail)
💸 Flights from ~$311
Whitsunday Coast (PPP)
Whitsunday Coast is a major gateway for the Whitsunday region with reliable jet services.
📍 ~550 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$292
Mackay (MKY)
Mackay is an established regional hub with multiple daily flights and premium cabin options.
📍 ~750 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$368
Great Barrier Reef (HTI)
Great Barrier Reef is an alternative for travelers already planning to visit the reef region.
📍 ~700 km from Cairns (reachable by ferry from mainland)
💸 Flights from ~$320
Mount Isa (ISA)
Mount Isa is a major inland hub, practical if your final destination is in the outback.
📍 ~1100 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$618
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From OOL
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Dec 10
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,319
$1,199
Save $120
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Dec 03
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,311
$1,199
Save $112
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Dec 07
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,313
$1,199
Save $114
From OOL
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Dec 10
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,320
$1,199
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From OOL
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Dec 07
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,312
$1,199
Save $113
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Dec 03
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,314
$1,199
Save $115
From OOL
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Dec 12
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,308
$1,199
Save $109
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Dec 05
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,316
$1,199
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Dec 11
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,309
$1,199
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Dec 11
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,313
$1,199
Save $114
From OOL
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Dec 12
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,309
$1,199
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Dec 13
Cairns, Australia
46% AI deal score
$1,288
$1,199
Save $89
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Dec 13
Cairns, Australia
45% AI deal score
$1,279
$1,199
Save $80
From OOL
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Nov 22
Cairns, Australia
44% AI deal score
$1,207
$1,199
Save $8
From OOL
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Nov 16
Cairns, Australia
44% AI deal score
$1,225
$1,199
Save $26
From OOL
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Nov 23
Cairns, Australia
44% AI deal score
$1,207
$1,199
Save $8
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Nov 23
Cairns, Australia
44% AI deal score
$1,207
$1,199
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Nov 22
Cairns, Australia
44% AI deal score
$1,207
$1,199
Save $8
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Nov 24
Cairns, Australia
44% AI deal score
$1,207
$1,199
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Nov 26
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 29
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 26
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 27
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 27
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 25
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,201
$1,199
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Nov 21
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,203
$1,199
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Nov 28
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 25
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,201
$1,199
Save $2
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Nov 21
Cairns, Australia
43% AI deal score
$1,203
$1,199
Save $4
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Nov 29
Cairns, Australia
42% AI deal score
$1,199
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Nov 30
Cairns, Australia
41% AI deal score
$1,199
From OOL
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Nov 30
Cairns, Australia
41% AI deal score
$1,199