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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €86, departing 28 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 18 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 33Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Cairns to Gold Coast. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,461 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 15m
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Jetstar. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) → Gold Coast, city gazetteer reference point (-28.0167, 153.4000): ≈ 20 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Cairns to Gold Coast: January 2027, from €86 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €185 | 9 |
| January 2027 | €86 | 24 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Cairns to Gold Coast: Thursday, from €86 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €92 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €92 | 6 |
| Wednesday | €92 | 6 |
| Thursday | €86 | 5 |
| Friday | €99 | 4 |
| Saturday | €92 | 4 |
| Sunday | €92 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cairns to Gold Coast by days until departure (61 days or more): €86 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €238 | 8 |
| 61 days or more | €86 | 24 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?
The lowest fare we have observed is €86, found on 18 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast?
Cheapest month from Cairns to Gold Coast: January 2027, from €86 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Jetstar.
Which airlines fly from Cairns to Gold Coast?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Cairns to Gold Coast take?
The average journey time across the 20 fares we observed is 2h 15m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Cairns to Gold Coast fares were non-stop?
52 of the 53 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cairns to Gold Coast?
Cheapest day of the week from Cairns to Gold Coast: Thursday, from €86 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 18 Oct 2026