Cheap flights from Cairns to Gold Coast from $87 CNS → OOL
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The cheapest return found recently is $183 with Jetstar, 21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $87 with Jetstar, 12 Mar 2027, found today.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $87, Jetstar, found today
- Cheapest return found recently
- $183, 21 Apr 2027 to 24 Apr 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, one-way fares from $87 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 15 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$183
21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 · Jetstar
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Leaves 9:40 a.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 4 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$183
21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 · Jetstar
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Leaves 9:40 a.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 4 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$183 21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 13 days, 7 Oct to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $183 to $407.
At $183, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
13 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 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 | $183 | Jetstar | Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 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 $95 to $157.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$87
12 Mar 2027 · Jetstar
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Leaves 9:45 a.m. · 2 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$87
12 Mar 2027 · Jetstar
Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Leaves 9:45 a.m. · 2 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$87 12 Mar 2027found todayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $81 to $210.
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 2 Jan 2027 to 17 Mar 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 12 Mar 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2027 | $210 | Jetstar | Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $87 | Jetstar | Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 17 Mar 2027 | $103 | Jetstar | Cairns Airport (CNS) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $87.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Cairns to Gold Coast
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 21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cairns to Gold Coast?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 13 days of return prices, 7 Oct to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 59% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $220 | $205 | +144% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $152 | $96 | +69% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $130 | $81 | +44% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $96 | $83 | +7% | 36 |
| 180+ days | $90 | $90 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Cairns → Brisbane
71 km from Gold Coast
$180
$3 less than flying to Gold Coast
15 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 · CNS → BNE · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cairns → Brisbane
71 km from Gold Coast
$95
$8 more than flying to Gold Coast
27 Feb 2027 · CNS → BNE · nonstop
found today
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 21 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027. 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 Cairns to Gold Coast?
The cheapest return found recently is $183 with Jetstar, 21 Apr 2027 to 24 Apr 2027, found 5 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $87 with Jetstar, 12 Mar 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $95 to $157.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $87, 12 Mar 2027, found today.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?
In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 59% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $183 with Jetstar, 21 Apr 2027 to 24 Apr 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $87 with Jetstar, 12 Mar 2027, found today.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 12 Mar 2027, takes 2 h 15 min from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?
Between 2 Jan 2027 and 17 Mar 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