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Cheap Flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

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Cheapest one-way

S$ 85
Jetstar Airways Tue, Oct 27

70% below next 30d avg. (S$ 288)

Cheapest return

S$ 177
Jetstar Airways Sat, Sep 19

60% below next 30d avg. (S$ 443)

Best time to book

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

2h 25m 10m faster than avg. (2h 35m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of S$ 85 , travelers can expect an average price of S$ 288 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at S$ 177 . Flights typically take around 2h 35m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 2h 25m minutes. Flights to Cairns can arrive at: Cairns Airport (CNS) . The most common route connects Gold Coast Airport and Cairns Airport (OOL–CNS). To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 2d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Gold Coast to Cairns over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 85 and round-trip from S$ 177. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:40
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 11:55
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 177 S$ 243
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 243 S$ 177
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 202 S$ 243
        17% off
        17% off
        S$ 243 S$ 202
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 203 S$ 243
        16% off
        16% off
        S$ 243 S$ 203
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 203
        16% off
        S$ 243 S$ 203
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 204
        16% off
        S$ 243 S$ 204
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 208
        14% off
        S$ 243 S$ 208
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 209
        14% off
        S$ 243 S$ 209
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 212
        13% off
        S$ 243 S$ 212
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:25
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 21:40
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 213
        12% off
        S$ 243 S$ 213
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 12:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 213
        12% off
        S$ 243 S$ 213
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        OOL 16:00
        Cairns - Gold Coast | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 85 S$ 108
        21% off
        21% off
        S$ 108 S$ 85
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 86 S$ 108
        20% off
        20% off
        S$ 108 S$ 86
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 86 S$ 108
        20% off
        20% off
        S$ 108 S$ 86
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 86
        20% off
        S$ 108 S$ 86
      • OOL 06:30
        2h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 86
        20% off
        S$ 108 S$ 86
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 86
        20% off
        S$ 108 S$ 86
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 89
        18% off
        S$ 108 S$ 89
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 89
        18% off
        S$ 108 S$ 89
      • OOL 06:40
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:05
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 94
        13% off
        S$ 108 S$ 94
      • OOL 16:15
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 18:45
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 95
        12% off
        S$ 108 S$ 95
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Gold Coast - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Over the past 7 days, flights from Gold Coast to Cairns have operated an average of 3 times per day, with 85.7% on-time departure rate and 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Gold Coast to Cairns flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Gold Coast to Cairns, including Jetstar Airways, and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Gold Coast to Cairns

The distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is approximately 1,485.39km. It takes around 2 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 85
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 177
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,485.39km
Average flight time 2 hours 35 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways
Frequency ～4/week
Flight statistics for the Gold Coast–Cairns route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Gold Coast to Cairns.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The average price of one-way flights from Gold Coast to Cairns purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast to Cairns is January, with an average price of S$ 130, and the most expensive month is September, with an average price of up to S$ 205.

S$ 205
S$ 168
S$ 130
S$ 93
    Cheapest
  • S$ 205
    Sep
  • S$ 137
    Oct
  • S$ 132
    Nov
  • S$ 198
    Dec
  • S$ 130
    Jan
  • S$ 133
    Feb
  • S$ 151
    Mar
  • S$ 159
    Apr
  • S$ 137
    May
  • S$ 172
    Jun
  • S$ 196
    Jul
  • S$ 172
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Cairns?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 85 (for example, OOL–CNS on Tue, Oct 27). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from S$ 177, departing on Sat, Sep 19 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 35 minutes to fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 7 direct flights operate each week between Gold Coast and Cairns. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – JQ892 (departure at 06:36)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Gold Coast to Cairns on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way fares from just S$ 85.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Cairns.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns on September 12, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at S$ 83.
  • Flights to Cairns can arrive at: Cairns Airport (CNS). The most common route connects Gold Coast Airport and Cairns Airport (OOL–CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Gold Coast is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Gold Coast to Cairns is S$ 288. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Gold Coast to Cairns is S$ 443. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Gold Coast and Cairns, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Gold Coast to Cairns. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.