Cheap flights from Cairns to Coolangatta from $87

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — OOL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Coolangatta Gold Coast are usually found in March or April, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$179

One-way from

$87

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$251 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/10-11/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Coolangatta
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Coolangatta
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns to Coolangatta Gold Coast.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairns to Coolangatta Gold Coast.

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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 29 August 2025.

Thu 9/1019:25CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 11/1016:15OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$179
Tue 18/1109:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Fri 21/1106:35OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$202
Tue 7/1019:25CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 11/1016:15OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$207
Thu 25/919:25CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 2/1006:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$277
Tue 18/1109:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1118:20OOL - CNS
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$307
Sun 12/1009:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 19/1006:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$330
Fri 12/919:00CNS - OOL
1 stop22h 55mJetstar
Tue 16/906:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$354
Thu 9/1020:30CNS - OOL
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1016:15OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$377
Mon 13/1009:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Mon 20/1006:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$385
Sun 28/909:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/1016:15OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$386

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Coolangatta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 9/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 11/10

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$179

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 18/11

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 21/11

06:35-09:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$202

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 7/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 11/10

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$207

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 25/9

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 2/10

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$277

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 18/11

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 21/11

18:20-08:20

1 stop14h 00m

$307

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sun 12/10

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 19/10

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$330

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 12/9

19:00-17:55

1 stop22h 55m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 16/9

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$354

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 9/10

20:30-08:40

2 stops12h 10m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 11/10

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$377

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Mon 13/10

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 20/10

06:40-09:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$385

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sun 28/9

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 4/10

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$386

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta

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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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta, you should look to book at least 65 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta (average of $119). Flying from Cairns to Coolangatta in November is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 29 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Coolangatta is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 40% 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 29 August 2025.
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.

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

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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 is 1 flight from Cairns to Coolangatta per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Coolangatta flight route?

  • 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 ($198), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Coolangatta. Jetstar is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Coolangatta?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairns to Coolangatta? While on average our users pay $255, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $111. The most popular route (Cairns - Coolangatta Gold Coast), is priced around $179.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Coolangatta (average of $119). Flying from Cairns to Coolangatta in November is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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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