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Flight deals from Gold Coast to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Gold Coast to Cairns? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 29 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£43 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 3 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Cairns.£44 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Gold Coast to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from £43
Apr
from £43
May
from £43
Jun
from £43
Jul
from £43
Aug
from £48
Sep
from £52
Oct
from £52
Nov
from £43
Dec
from £43
Jan
from £44
Feb
from £90

Direct flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

Gold Coast to Cairns: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Gold Coast to Cairns below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairns.

Gold Coast to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£43
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineJetstar
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is £86. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Gold Coast to Cairns.
Jetstar and Qantas fly direct from Gold Coast to Cairns.
As of March 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Gold Coast to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Cairns is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Airport on Sunday, 30 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

How to find cheap flights to Cairns from Gold Coast

Looking for cheap tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Cairns from Gold Coast from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Gold Coast-Cairns ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Cairns from Gold Coast.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Gold Coast-Cairns flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Gold Coast and Cairns? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Gold Coast and Cairns. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Cairns, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Gold Coast to Cairns flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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