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Cheap Flights from Gold Coast to Cairns

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QF Return flights from $611
Dep. Thu 17 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$611
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$612
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Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$612
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Wed 09 Sep$612
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Tue 15 Sep$612
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 18 Aug$612
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$612
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$612
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$612
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$612
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$612
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Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$612
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Sun 13 Sep$612
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Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Fri 21 Aug$612
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 16 Sep$612
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$612
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$612
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$612
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Sat 12 Sep$612
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$612
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 01 Sep$612
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$612
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sat 12 Sep$612
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$612
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Sun 23 Aug$612
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Thu 17 Sep$612
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$612
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$612

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Gold Coast to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Gold Coast to Cairns return airfares.

July 2026
$198
August 2026
$774
January 2027
$99
February 2027
$752
March 2027
$752

Average Gold Coast to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Gold Coast to Cairns return airfares.

July 2026
$610
August 2026
$517
September 2026
$607

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the cheapest time to travel from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The cheapest month to travel is typically January.

How much do return flights from Gold Coast to Cairns cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is $611.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Gold Coast to Cairns is 17 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Gold Coast to Cairns is Qantas.

Which airlines fly direct from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Jetstar flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Cairns?

The IATA code for Cairns is CNS. It is located in Australia at coordinates -16.87469, 145.7537.

When should you book flights to Cairns?

From our data, you should book flights to Cairns 30 days out.

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