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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$144	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is currently $144
Cheapest one-way flight	$72	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is currently $72
Last-minute weekend getaway	$221	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Gold Coast to Cairns is currently $221
Cheapest business class flights	$1,176	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is currently $1,176

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Gold Coast to Cairns takes 2 hr 30 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 Gold Coast to Cairns is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–250
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–340

Popular airlines from Gold Coast to Cairns

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $144

Typical price: $170–330

7 weekly nonstop flights

OOL - CNS Every day

112 weekly connecting flights

OOL - CNS Every day
Virgin Australia

from $309

Typical price: $305–380

194 weekly connecting flights

OOL - CNS Every day
Qantas

from $600

Typical price: $660–1,400

71 weekly connecting flights

OOL - CNS Every day

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

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 5 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 4 hr 2 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Gold Coast to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Cairns are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $140 to $250.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $144. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $72.

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

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $144, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $309, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $600, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Cairns starts at $144 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $72 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Gold Coast to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns.
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 Gold Coast to Cairns 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 Gold Coast to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 112 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 194 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Another popular airline flying from Gold Coast to Cairns is:

Qantas offers 71 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $144. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $72.

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

The cheapest Jetstar flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $144, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $309, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $600, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.

Jetstar flies direct from Gold Coast to Cairns.

There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns 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 Gold Coast and Cairns at price $221 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

Jetstar flies direct from Gold Coast to Cairns.

There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns 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 Gold Coast to Cairns on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Gold Coast and Cairns start at $144 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns, 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 Gold Coast and Cairns start at $1,176 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Gold Coast and Cairns start at $144 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Gold Coast to Cairns, 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 Gold Coast and Cairns starts at $221 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Gold Coast and Cairns at price $221 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Gold Coast to Cairns, 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.