Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Gold Coast (CNS - OOL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Gold Coast and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$142	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is currently $142
Cheapest one-way flight	$71	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is currently $71
Last-minute weekend getaway	$277	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Gold Coast is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights	$1,160	Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is currently $1,160

Fastest flight	2 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Gold Coast takes 2 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–260
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–320

Popular airlines from Cairns to Gold Coast

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $142

Typical price: $170–335

7 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - OOL Every day

110 weekly connecting flights

CNS - OOL Every day
Virgin Australia

from $325

Typical price: $305–375

142 weekly connecting flights

CNS - OOL Every day
Qantas

from $616

Typical price: $660–1,400

70 weekly connecting flights

CNS - OOL Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 6 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Gold Coast

Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 31 min 15 mi
Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 54 min 43 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 57 min 96 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 1 hr 22 min 60 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Gold Coast

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $140 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Gold Coast recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $142. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is $142, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is $325, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is $616, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Gold Coast starts at $142 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $71 and departs on Wed, May 13.

2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast is a year-round destination with mild to warm weather. It's famous for its sunshine, though tropical cyclones are possible Jan–Mar. Beaches are popular during school holidays, especially mid-Dec–late Jan. Deals abound at other times of the year. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers. Key events include the Quiksilver Pro & Roxy Pro surf contests (Feb/Mar) & Coolangatta Gold (Nov), an Ironman endurance race combining swimming, running, board paddling and surf skiing.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Gold Coast really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 142 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .

Another popular airline flying from Cairns to Gold Coast is:

Qantas offers 70 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Gold Coast.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Gold Coast recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $142. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $71.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is $142, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is $325, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is $616, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.

Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Gold Coast.

There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Gold Coast at price $277 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Gold Coast.

There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cairns to Gold Coast on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Gold Coast start at $142 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Gold Coast, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Gold Coast start at $1,160 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Gold Coast start at $142 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Gold Coast, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Gold Coast starts at $277 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Gold Coast at price $277 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Gold Coast, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.