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Cairns.$185 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Cairns.$185 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Cairns.$188 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.
Cairns.$198 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
Cairns.$203 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.
Cairns.$207 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.
Cairns.$213 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $213, select.
Cairns.$215 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $215, select.

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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.
May
from $198
Jun
from $188
Jul
from $207
Aug
from $215
Sep
from $213
Oct
from $260
Nov
from $236
Dec
from $276
Jan
from $271
Feb
from $217
Mar
from $185
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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

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Cheapest flight found$185
Cheapest month to flyMarch
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 $185. 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 May 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 May 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 Thursday, 5 March 2026.
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.

Which airlines fly from the Gold Coast to Cairns? 

How easy is it to depart from the Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast Airport is one of the busiest airports in Australia, and connects the Gold Coast to exciting domestic and international destinations. This airport has one terminal

  • Main Terminal – flights to Sydney will leave from this terminal.

Lounges, ATMs, free WiFi, currency exchange services, shops, information desks, and several restaurants are available at this airport for travellers to use.

Arrive at this airport at least 1 hour before your flight is due to depart.

What do I need before I depart from the Gold Coast?

  • A form of photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
  • Please be aware, that if you are not an Australian citizen or resident, you may need to carry your passport. 

What information do I need to know before arriving at Cairns Airport?

The Cairns Airport is the gateway airport for travellers looking to explore both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. There are 2 terminals at this airport. 

  • Domestic Terminal (T2) – Flights from the Gold Coast will arrive in this terminal.

Cairns Airport provides wireless internet, ATMs, a few shops and restaurants, as well as information desks and VIP lounges. The two terminals are connected via a 250m walkway.

What is the weather like in Cairns?

  • Cairns generally sits at about 29°C throughout the year, with the winter being the most popular time of year to visit, when the days are dry and between 18 and 26°C.

Is there a time difference between the Gold Coast and Cairns? 

  • There is no time difference between the Gold Coast and Cairns

Is Cairns cheaper than the Gold Coast?

Cairns is more expensive than the Gold Coast in general, but you can save money in this city by reading our budget guide on Cairns.

  Gold Coast Cairns
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $70 $80
Average cost of a coffee $4.50 $4.50
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $30-60 $25

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of October 2017 


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