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Cheap flights from Coolangatta to Cairns from $88

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CNS
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Cairns are usually found in January or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Coolangatta to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Coolangatta to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 June 2026.

Wed 26/806:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 29/809:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/6$174
Sun 2/806:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 8/809:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/6$187
Tue 18/806:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 22/809:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/6$189
Wed 19/806:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 26/809:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/6$209
Thu 8/1006:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 31/1009:45
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/6$219
Thu 30/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 2/809:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/6$238
Fri 4/906:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 9/909:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/6$241
Wed 22/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 29/709:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/6$249
Wed 8/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 11/719:25
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/6$251
Sat 5/906:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 8/909:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/6$253

Find flight deals from Coolangatta to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Coolangatta (OOL) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$174

One-way from

$88

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/8-29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Coolangatta to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Coolangatta to Cairns
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Cairns.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Coolangatta to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 26/8

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$174

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 2/8

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sat 8/8

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$187

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 5/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$230

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 30/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$238

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 4/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$241

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 28/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$241

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 8/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sat 11/7

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$251

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 21/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Tue 28/7

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$311
Fastest return journey

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 9/11

06:40-09:05

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Mon 16/11

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$324
Cheapest one-way

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 18/7

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$101

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Coolangatta to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

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 $207). Flying from Coolangatta to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Coolangatta to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 June 2026.

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 24 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Coolangatta to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
548 reviews
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Food

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paul,May 2026

MEL - SYD

On-time departure and early arrival. Everything went very well. This is a budget airline so I’m not comparing them to a premium airline, I’m comparing them to other budget carriers and I have no complaints. Well done Jetstar
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
548 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
548 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.7

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paul,May 2026

MEL - SYD

On-time departure and early arrival. Everything went very well. This is a budget airline so I’m not comparing them to a premium airline, I’m comparing them to other budget carriers and I have no complaints. Well done Jetstar

Related info for your journey

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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 3 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 650 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

    For as low as $187, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Coolangatta in 2h 35m. 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 ($126), offers the cheapest pricing from Coolangatta to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 54% 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 (98%), Jetstar (98%) or IndiGo (98%) 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 $98. On average you can expect to pay $254. The most popular route, (Coolangatta Gold Coast - Cairns), can usually be booked for $189.

  • 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 $207). Flying from Coolangatta to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$126Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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