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Cheap flights from Cairns to Gold Coast from $113

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — OOL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Gold Coast

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast (zzSKM). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$220

One-way from

$113
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/2-20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Cairns to Gold Coast
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Cairns to Gold Coast
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Gold Coast. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/209:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Thu 20/206:40OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$220
Thu 20/209:45CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/206:00OOL - CNS
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$348
Thu 20/206:00CNS - OOL
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 22/210:50OOL - CNS
2 stops11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$842

Find flights from Cairns to Gold Coast within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Gold Coast 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 17 January 2025.

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CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 14/2

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 20/2

06:40-09:05

Nonstop2h 25m

$220

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Sat 22/2

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 25/2

19:20-08:00

1 stop12h 40m

$317

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Thu 20/2

06:00-19:45

2 stops13h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 22/2

06:00-18:00

2 stops12h 00m

$842

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Tue 25/3

09:45-12:00

Nonstop2h 15m

$113

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 11/4

20:25-09:20

1 stop12h 55m

$264

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Fri 11/4

20:25-10:40

2 stops14h 15m

$275

CairnsCoolangatta

CNS - OOL

CNSOOL

Cairns

Mon 27/1

18:45-13:55

2 stops19h 10m

$803

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Gold Coast

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Gold Coast including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast (average of $119). Flying from Cairns to Gold Coast 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 SKM?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Gold Coast. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Cairns to Gold Coast, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Gold Coast

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Gold Coast. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from CNS to zzSKM are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Gold Coast by month

Plan your trip to Gold Coast by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gold Coast ranges from 40.0 - 160.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Gold Coast when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gold Coast by month

Plan your trip to Gold Coast by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gold Coast, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gold Coast

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Gold Coast. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 818 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $113. Users have also found prices from $275 and $803 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is generally $302, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $100. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Coolangatta Gold Coast), you can expect to pay $204 for that flight.

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

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

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast (average of $119). Flying from Cairns to Gold Coast 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Gold Coast

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Gold Coast. 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
BonzaCheapest$124Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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JetstarCheapest$212Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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