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Lowest fare₹37,081Virgin Australia
Fastest5h 35mgate to gate
Options found43flights on this route
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Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-500
06:00
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
8H :00 M
2 Stops
SYD · 0h 30m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 2h 05m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
14:00
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-500
06:00
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
10H :40 M
2 Stops
SYD · 0h 30m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 4h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
16:40
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-504
07:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
9H :20 M
2 Stops
SYD · 3h 10m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 0h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
16:40
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-508
08:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
8H :20 M
2 Stops
SYD · 2h 10m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 0h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
16:40
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-512
09:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
7H :20 M
2 Stops
SYD · 1h 10m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 0h 45m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
16:40
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-500
06:00
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
8H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 4h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
14:55
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-504
07:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
7H :35 M
1 Stop
SYD · 3h 00m Sydney (SYD), Australia
14:55
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-500
06:00
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
28H :15 M
1 Stop
SYD · 23h 40m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-504
07:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
26H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 22h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-591
08:35
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
25H :55 M
2 Stops
SYD · 19h 00m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 1h 25m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
10:30
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-508
08:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
6H :35 M
1 Stop
SYD · 2h 00m Sydney (SYD), Australia
14:55
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-512
09:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
5H :35 M
1 Stop
SYD · 1h 00m Sydney (SYD), Australia
14:55
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-508
08:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
25H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 21h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-512
09:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
24H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 20h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-516
10:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
23H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 19h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-595
14:50
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
19H :40 M
2 Stops
SYD · 12h 45m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 1h 25m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
10:30
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-593
10:25
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
24H :05 M
2 Stops
SYD · 17h 10m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 1h 25m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
10:30
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-589
06:00
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
5H :50 M
1 Stop
SYD · 1h 15m Sydney (SYD), Australia
11:50
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-518
11:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
22H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 18h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 2 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-528
14:50
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
19H :25 M
1 Stop
SYD · 14h 50m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-528
14:50
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
25H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 21h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
16:45
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-516
10:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
28H :35 M
1 Stop
SYD · 24h 00m Sydney (SYD), Australia
14:55
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces

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Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
QF-589
06:00
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
13H :15 M
2 Stops
SYD · 5h 30m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 2h 15m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
19:15
2026-11-14
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-528
14:50
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
20H :10 M
2 Stops
SYD · 12h 40m Sydney (SYD), Australia
BNE · 2h 05m Brisbane (BNE), Australia
11:00
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-524
13:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
20H :55 M
1 Stop
SYD · 16h 20m Sydney (SYD), Australia
10:15
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA-524
13:20
2026-11-14
Gold Coast (OOL)Australia flagGold Coast (coolangatta)
27H :25 M
1 Stop
SYD · 22h 50m Sydney (SYD), Australia
16:45
2026-11-15
Cairns (CNS)Australia flagCairns
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹37,081 Virgin Australia 06:00
Earliest departure ₹37,081 Virgin Australia 06:00
Shortest duration ₹42,459 Virgin Australia 09:20
Night 00:00-05:59 No option Open full search for more
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹37,081 Virgin Australia at 06:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹45,460 Qantas Airways at 14:50
Evening 18:00-23:59 No option Open full search for more

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast (coolangatta)

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -28.1644001007

Longitude: 153.505004883

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Australia

GMT 10

Latitude: -16.885799408

Longitude: 145.755004883

Distance: Gold Coast (OOL), Australia to Cairns (CNS), Australia - 1,484.32 km
Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Gold Coast and Cairns

Live forecast for both cities, 03 Nov to 06 Nov.

Departure city

Gold Coast

Fri, 06 Nov
22°CPartly cloudyLow 20°
61% humidity 13 km/h wind 0.1 mm rain
  • Tue24° / 21°
  • Wed27° / 22°
  • Thu29° / 18°
Arrival city

Cairns

Fri, 06 Nov
31°CCloudyLow 25°
67% humidity 11 km/h wind 0.1 mm rain
  • Tue29° / 24°
  • Wed29° / 22°
  • Thu30° / 22°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Cairns

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

  • 03NovMelbourne CupTuesday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 28DecBoxing DayMonday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday
  • 26JanAustralia DayTuesday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel Gold Coast to Cairns

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹37,081Longer, includes a stop43 options

Air distance is about 1,484 km. 2 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Gold Coast to Cairns

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

Virgin Australia Flights

from ₹37,08128 flights
Fares from
₹37,081
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
28 in the list above

Qantas Airways Flights

from ₹41,77515 flights
Fares from
₹41,775
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
15 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration5h 35m · Virgin Australia
First departure of the day06:00 · Virgin Australia
Last departure of the day15:35 · Qantas Airways
Flight options found43
Airport codesGold Coast–OOL, Cairns–CNS

Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.

Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 43 flight options. The first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 15:35. The fastest flight takes about 5h 35m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹37,081, Afternoon from ₹45,460. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

Cheapest Airfare & Best Time to Book

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One-Way vs Round-Trip Fare Comparison

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Why Book Your Flight with FlyX?

Compare the available Gold Coast to Cairns options by total price, stops, baggage and fare conditions. Search your dates for current availability, then review traveller details and the final price before paying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Gold Coast to Cairns flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Gold Coast to Cairns dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹37,081. This can change from week to week.

How far is Gold Coast from Cairns by air?

The direct air distance between Gold Coast (OOL) and Cairns (CNS) is about 1,484 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Is there a direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Not on the dates shown here. Every Gold Coast to Cairns option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.

Which airlines fly Gold Coast to Cairns?

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 5h 35m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.

What is the baggage allowance on Gold Coast to Cairns flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Gold Coast to Cairns flight fare?

The lowest Gold Coast to Cairns fare on this page is ₹37,081. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹69,111, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Gold Coast to Cairns flight?

On this page, Virgin Australia has the lowest Gold Coast to Cairns fare, starting from ₹37,081. Qantas Airways is next, from ₹41,775. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Gold Coast to Cairns flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 15:35, local time at Gold Coast. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?

Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.

Before you book this route

Check the airport codes OOL–CNS, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

The fares, durations, stops and baggage shown here come from real airline search results for this route. They are examples for the dates on this page, not a full timetable and not a locked price. Run a search to see what is available for your own dates.

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What to Expect When Booking Your Flight

The OOL to CNS cards above show selected flight options. Airline prices and seat availability can move quickly, so the final fare is rechecked in the booking flow.

Approx route distance: 1,484.32 km.

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Lowest Gold Coast to Cairns airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹37,081 14/11/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹36,339 27/11/2026 Virgin Australia 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹35,227 26/01/2027 Virgin Australia 06:00

Book Gold Coast to Cairns Flight Tickets on FlyX

FlyX lists each Gold Coast to Cairns flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.

Gold Coast to Cairns Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is about 1,484 KM. In these results, journey times range from 5h 35m to 28h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Gold Coast to Cairns flight duration is approximately 5 hours 35 minutes with a stop. No non-stop Gold Coast to Cairns flight is listed for the departure date shown on this page. Gold Coast to Cairns flight distance is around 1,484 KM.

Gold Coast to Cairns Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 43 flight options. The first departure from Gold Coast is at 06:00 and the last is at 15:35. Flights leave from Gold Coast (coolangatta) and land at Cairns.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteGold Coast to Cairns
Aerial Distance1,484 KM
Flight Duration5h 35m - 28h 35m
Airport CodesGold Coast - OOL, Cairns - CNS
Total Flights Available43 flights0 direct43 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 06:00
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 15:35
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)14 flights0 direct14 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)18 flights0 direct18 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)11 flights0 direct11 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)No flights in this time slot
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)No flights in this time slot

Airport Information & Terminals

OOL: Gold Coast airport. Gold Coast airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.

CNS: Cairns airport. Cairns airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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