Cheap flights from Gold Coast to Cairns from $73 OOL → CNS
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
The cheapest return found recently is $267 with Jetstar, 4 Dec – 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $73 with Jetstar, 27 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $73, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $267, 4 Dec to 6 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, one-way fares from $73 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 25 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$267
4 Dec – 6 Dec · Jetstar
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 9:45 a.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$267
4 Dec – 6 Dec · Jetstar
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 9:45 a.m. · 4 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$267 4 Dec – 6 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 28 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $205 to $721.
28 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec | $267 | Jetstar | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $82 to $124.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$73
27 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 2 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$73
27 Jan 2027 · Jetstar
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · 2 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$73 27 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $71 to $146.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 9 Dec to 28 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec | $91 | Jetstar | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Jan 2027 | $73 | Jetstar | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Jun 2027 | $156 | Jetstar | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $73.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Gold Coast to Cairns
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 27 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Gold Coast to Cairns?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 65% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (28 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $582 | $207 | +184% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $205 | $205 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 60–89 days | $383 | $383 | +87% | 7 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $92 | $92 | +28% | 8 |
| 7–13 days | $134 | $99 | +85% | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $72 | $71 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $81 | $73 | +13% | 30 |
| 90–179 days | $82 | $80 | +14% | 34 |
| 180+ days | $91 | $91 | +26% | 10 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Brisbane → Cairns
71 km from Gold Coast
$218
$49 less than flying from Gold Coast
10 Dec – 12 Dec · BNE → CNS · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Brisbane → Cairns
71 km from Gold Coast
$129
$56 more than flying from Gold Coast
21 Nov · BNE → CNS · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Dec – 6 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?
The cheapest return found recently is $267 with Jetstar, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $73 with Jetstar, 27 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $82 to $124.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $73, 27 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?
In 28 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 65% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $267 with Jetstar, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $73 with Jetstar, 27 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 27 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 25 min from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Cairns?
Between 9 Dec and 28 Jun 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work