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Cheap flights from Coolangatta to Cairns from $98

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CNS
29 Jun — 6 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 April, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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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 30 May 2026.

Wed 15/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 18/719:25
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/5$198
Tue 30/616:15
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 7/719:25
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/5$229
Sat 4/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 9/719:25
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/5$237
Thu 16/716:15
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Mon 20/709:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/5$252
Thu 9/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 16/719:25
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/5$263
Mon 20/706:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 25/709:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/5$282
Fri 19/606:30
OOL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 23/609:40
CNS
-
OOL
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/5$283

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 30 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$198

One-way from

$98

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$241

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/7-18/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Coolangatta to Cairns
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  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Coolangatta to Cairns
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 15/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$198
Fastest return journey

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 30/6

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Tue 7/7

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$229

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 4/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Thu 9/7

19:25-21:40

Nonstop2h 15m

$237

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 22/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 29/7

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$252

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 16/7

16:15-18:45

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Mon 20/7

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$252

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 20/7

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$282

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 9/10

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$283

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 20/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Fri 25/9

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$361

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 27/9

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 30/9

09:40-11:55

Nonstop2h 15m

$392
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CoolangattaCairns

OOL - CNS

OOLCNS

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 19/6

06:30-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$153

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Best time to book a flight from Coolangatta to Cairns

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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 $205). Flying from Coolangatta to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 30 May 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 30 May 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
543 reviews
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Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

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
543 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

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 35m 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 741 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Coolangatta to Cairns?

    For as low as $198, 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 ($130), offers the cheapest pricing from Coolangatta to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 50% 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 (99%), Jetstar (99%) or IndiGo (99%) 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 $91. On average you can expect to pay $200. The most popular route, (Coolangatta Gold Coast - Cairns), can usually be booked for $216.

  • 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 $205). Flying from Coolangatta to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Coolangatta to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$130Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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