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Cheap flights from Cairns to Coolangatta from $79

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — OOL
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Coolangatta Gold Coast are usually found in March or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Coolangatta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Coolangatta (OOL). 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$164

One-way from

$79

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$300

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Coolangatta
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Coolangatta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Coolangatta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Coolangatta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Tue 27/109:45
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 31/106:35
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$164
Sun 25/109:45
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 28/106:35
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$206
Wed 25/209:45
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 4/306:35
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$234
Thu 26/209:45
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 5/306:35
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$240
Sun 25/111:40
CNS
-
OOL
2 stops7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/106:35
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$413
Tue 1/1209:45
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 20/1206:40
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/1$417
Thu 26/214:40
CNS
-
OOL
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/306:35
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$422

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Coolangatta 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 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Coolangatta that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Coolangatta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 27/1

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 31/1

06:35-09:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$164

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sun 25/1

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 28/1

06:35-09:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$206

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 25/2

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 4/3

06:35-09:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$234

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 26/2

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 5/3

06:35-09:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$240

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sun 25/1

11:40-19:15

2 stops7h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 28/1

06:35-09:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$413

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 25/2

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 4/3

07:20-16:40

2 stops9h 20m

$452

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 9/4

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$101

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 15/5

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$140

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 18/3

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$164

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 20/1

15:50-22:05

1 stop6h 15m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Coolangatta. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta (average of $94). Flying from Cairns to Coolangatta in July is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 CNS to OOL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Coolangatta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 January 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Coolangatta is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Coolangatta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Coolangatta. 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 Coolangatta. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Cairns to Coolangatta. 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
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MEL - AKL

Delay Delay Delay. If that isn’t enough to set the mood, we then had to witness passengers abuse flight staff trying to get us on board quicker and due to their rudeness we all had to keep waiting. Thanks to them and Jetstar with their delays.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
505 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MEL - AKL

Delay Delay Delay. If that isn’t enough to set the mood, we then had to witness passengers abuse flight staff trying to get us on board quicker and due to their rudeness we all had to keep waiting. Thanks to them and Jetstar with their delays.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta, you will be flying from Cairns to Gold Coast. Flights to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) from Cairns (CNS) take 2h 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Cairns to Coolangatta per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Coolangatta flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to Coolangatta Gold Coast have been viewed 418 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Coolangatta?

    Jetstar can get you from Cairns to Coolangatta in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1484 km between Cairns and Coolangatta. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($164), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Coolangatta. Jetstar is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Coolangatta?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Coolangatta on time: IndiGo (95%), Qantas Airways (83%), Jetstar (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Coolangatta?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Coolangatta? While on average our users pay $289, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (Cairns - Coolangatta Gold Coast), is priced around $168.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Coolangatta?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Coolangatta 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 Cairns to Coolangatta?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta (average of $94). Flying from Cairns to Coolangatta in July is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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$184Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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