Cheap Flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
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September 6 - September 13
OOL - Cairns
A$357
A$176
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September 5 - September 7
OOL - Cairns
A$376
A$176
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September 8 - September 9
OOL - Cairns
A$372
A$176
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September 10 - September 13
OOL - Cairns
A$367
A$176
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January 21 - January 22
OOL - Cairns
A$304
A$176
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September 3 - September 7
OOL - Cairns
A$374
A$178
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September 4 - September 8
OOL - Cairns
A$374
A$179
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January 16 - January 19
OOL - Cairns
A$299
A$179
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January 17 - January 20
OOL - Cairns
A$304
A$179
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January 19 - January 20
OOL - Cairns
A$301
A$179
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Gold Coast to Cairns: Overview
Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Cairns
Regular price: A$268 - A$548
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns is AUD268 to AUD548. The current lowest deal is AUD180 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 3-Sep 8.
now A$180
Low A$268
High A$548
The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns
The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns is November, with a median price of $97. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $256. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
November
Flights from A$97
June
Flights from A$256
Direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Cairns
Sat, Aug 1
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
A$1,526
A$442
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
A$1,517
A$598
One-way
Sun, Aug 2
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
A$1,473
A$452
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
A$1,166
A$568
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
A$687
A$328
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
OOL - Cairns
Gold Coast (OOL) - Cairns (CNS)
Jetstar
A$1,208
A$418
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns
Aug 1 - Aug 4
A$1,526 → A$442
71%
Aug 2 - Aug 4
A$1,473 → A$452
69%
Aug 5 - Aug 9
A$1,208 → A$418
65%
Aug 8 - Aug 12
A$1,170 → A$406
65%
Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns
Gold Coast - Cairns route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Gold Coast to Cairns are near the typical level of $206.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns, with a median price of $97.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 2h 35m
The typical direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns takes 2h 35m, while connecting flights take 8h 0m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
31.1% of recent flights are direct
Historically, 31.1% of flights from Gold Coast to Cairns are direct, with 1 stopover typical for connecting flights.
🏆 Airline highlight
Jetstar offers direct flights
Jetstar has offered direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns recently.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Deals on flights from Gold Coast to Cairns appear frequently, with 36% considered good prices.
Gold Coast main airports to depart from
Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairns.
📍 ~19 km from Gold Coast (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~A$200
Cairns main airports to arrive at
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is ideal for flights from Gold Coast, offering convenient access to Cairns and its attractions.
📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~A$200
Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative
Townsville (TSV)
Townsville Airport is a useful alternative, offering a balance of proximity and flight frequency to Cairns.
📍 ~300 km from Cairns (reachable by car, approximately 4-5 hours drive)
💸 Flights from ~A$410
Whitsunday Coast (PPP)
Whitsunday Coast Airport can be an alternative, providing reliable commercial jet services to major cities.
📍 ~600 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~A$393
Great Barrier Reef (HTI)
Great Barrier Reef Airport offers direct jet connections, but requires additional transfers to reach the mainland.
📍 ~600 km from Cairns (reachable by ferry or flight transfer)
💸 Flights from ~A$506
Mackay (MKY)
Mackay Airport is a major regional hub with consistent commercial capacity, though it is a long drive.
📍 ~750 km from Cairns (reachable by car, approximately 9 hours drive)
💸 Flights from ~A$537
Mount Isa (ISA)
Mount Isa Airport serves as a primary aviation hub for Western Queensland, but is extremely far inland.
📍 ~900 km from Cairns (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~A$937
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Jan 24
Cairns, Australia
66% AI deal score
$1,418
$1,002
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$1,407
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$1,268
$1,002
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$1,002
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49% AI deal score
$1,274
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49% AI deal score
$1,242
$1,002
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$1,227
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$1,261
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$1,207
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