Cheap flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

One-way fares from $108 · OOL → CNS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Cairns → Gold Coast
Cheapest fare
$108

Jetstar · Wed, 9 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $108

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar

Flight time
2h 25m

1,460 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $286
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $108
  3. January 2027 $109

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart06:40 Wed, 9 DecOOL → CNS 2h 25m · Direct
$108one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:40 Thu, 17 DecOOL → CNS 2h 25m · Direct
$145one way, per person
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About flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

Gold Coast (OOL) and Cairns (CNS) are about 1,460 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $108, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $108 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday 9 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $108 to $286.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $108 one way.

Are there direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?

A direct flight takes about 2h 25m. Gold Coast and Cairns are around 1,460 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar.

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