What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Coolangatta to Cairns delayed?

About 3% of weekly flights between Coolangatta and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Coolangatta to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Coolangatta to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Coolangatta to Cairns flight route?

Flights from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Cairns have been viewed 480 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

For as low as $208, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Coolangatta in 2h 25m. There are 1484 km between Coolangatta and Cairns. All flights are typically direct.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Coolangatta to Cairns round-trip?

According to our current data, Jetstar ($166), offers the cheapest pricing from Coolangatta to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Coolangatta to Cairns

The most flights from OOL to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Coolangatta to Cairns?

The cheapest flight price from Coolangatta to Cairns is $106. On average you can expect to pay $259. The most popular route, (Coolangatta Gold Coast - Cairns), can usually be booked for $237.

What are the most reliable airlines from Coolangatta to Cairns?

Consider Qantas Airways (83%), Jetstar (83%) or IndiGo (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Coolangatta to Cairns.

What airports do I use to fly from Coolangatta to Cairns?

If you book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns, you will be flying from Gold Coast to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) take 2h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Gold Coast to Cairns per day from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Coolangatta to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Coolangatta to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Coolangatta to Cairns?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Coolangatta to Cairns.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Coolangatta to Cairns?

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Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Coolangatta to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns (average of $208). Flying from Coolangatta to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $408). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OOL to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Coolangatta to Cairns as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Coolangatta to Cairns flights typically cost between $256 and $355 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $208 on Jetstar (1 Dec–6 Dec).

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What airports do I use to fly from Coolangatta to Cairns?
If you book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns, you will be flying from Gold Coast to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) take 2h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Gold Coast to Cairns per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this Coolangatta to Cairns flight route?
Flights from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Cairns have been viewed 480 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?
For as low as $208, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Coolangatta in 2h 25m. There are 1484 km between Coolangatta and Cairns. All flights are typically direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Coolangatta to Cairns round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($166), offers the cheapest pricing from Coolangatta to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Coolangatta to Cairns?
Consider Qantas Airways (83%), Jetstar (83%) or IndiGo (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Coolangatta to Cairns.
What are the cheapest flights from Coolangatta to Cairns?
The cheapest flight price from Coolangatta to Cairns is $106. On average you can expect to pay $259. The most popular route, (Coolangatta Gold Coast - Cairns), can usually be booked for $237.
Can I find deals for flights from Coolangatta to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Coolangatta to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Coolangatta to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Coolangatta to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Coolangatta to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Coolangatta to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns (average of $208). Flying from Coolangatta to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $408). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Coolangatta to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Coolangatta to Cairns as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Coolangatta to Cairns flights typically cost between $256 and $355 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $208 on Jetstar (1 Dec–6 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Coolangatta to Cairns

The most flights from OOL to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Coolangatta to Cairns delayed?

About 3% of weekly flights between Coolangatta and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Coolangatta to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Coolangatta to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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Coolangatta to Cairns flights typically cost between $256 and $355 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $208 on Jetstar (1 Dec–6 Dec).