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Cheap flights from Cairns to Gold Coast from $100

CNS — OOL
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast

Sat 19/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Tue 22/916:15 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/8$203
Sat 19/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Thu 24/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 17/8$206
Sat 19/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 27/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 15/8$210
Sat 19/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 23/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 15/8$213
Tue 22/909:40 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Tue 22/916:15 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/8$217
Wed 23/909:40 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Thu 24/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 15/8$223
Sat 19/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Mon 21/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 15/8$227
Fri 18/909:40 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Tue 22/916:15 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 14/8$228
Sat 3/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sat 10/1006:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 19/8$231
Thu 24/919:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Fri 25/906:30 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 15/8$234
Thu 1/1019:25 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Thu 8/1016:15 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 16/8$237

Find flight deals from Cairns to Gold Coast

Round-trip from

$203

One-way from

$100

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$386
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/9-22/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Cairns to Gold Coast
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Gold Coast
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 22/9

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 27/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$206

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 30/9

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 7/10

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$266

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 2/9

06:45-17:55

1 stop11h 10m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 23/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$362

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 2/9

11:50-20:15

2 stops8h 25m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 23/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$418

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 22/9

11:50-21:10

2 stops9h 20m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 27/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$441

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 18/9

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 22/9

08:10-16:55

2 stops8h 45m

$486

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 2/10

06:00-20:55

2 stops14h 55m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 9/10

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$534

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sat 26/9

06:45-13:40

1 stop6h 55m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 26/9

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

$538

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Wed 26/8

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 29/8

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$549
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CairnsCoolangatta

CNS Cairns - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sat 3/10

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$108

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Gold Coast from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Gold Coast

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast (average of $206). Flying from Cairns to Gold Coast in August is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 SKM?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Gold Coast 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 61% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Gold Coast

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

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

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Gold Coast. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gold Coast

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Cairns to Gold Coast to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
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Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Gold Coast flight route?

    The Cairns to Gold Coast flight path was viewed by 250 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?

    A quick flight from Cairns to Gold Coast can take about 2h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $206. Cairns and Gold Coast are separated by a distance of 1484 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Gold Coast?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Gold Coast are IndiGo (96%), Qantas Airways (90%) and Jetstar (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is generally $286, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $122. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Coolangatta Gold Coast), you can expect to pay $237 for that flight.

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

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  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast (average of $206). Flying from Cairns to Gold Coast in August is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Gold Coast

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$113Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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