Question 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Gold Coast. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Gold-Coast-zzSKM'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Gold-Coast-zzSKM'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns to Gold Coast with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Gold-Coast-zzSKM'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cairns to Gold Coast up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Gold-Coast-zzSKM'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 6

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Gold Coast were found on Jetstar ($196) and Qantas Airways ($809).

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Gold Coast on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Gold Coast is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $126 on average. Morning departures are around 64% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Gold Coast is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $207.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Gold Coast is March, when tickets cost $238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $368 and $366 respectively.

Question 10

What is the cheapest Cairns to Gold Coast flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Gold Coast from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Coolangatta, at $183 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Coolangatta (OOL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $183.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to Gold Coast, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Gold Coast direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is to Coolangatta (OOL) and costs $200.

Question 13

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from Cairns to Gold Coast departs at 09:45, landing in Coolangatta at 12:00.

Question 14

How many flights are there between Cairns and Gold Coast per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Gold Coast, with an average flight time of 2h 15m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 15

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to Gold Coast sets off at 09:45 and lands in Coolangatta at 12:00.

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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Gold Coast

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Gold Coast to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Gold Coast flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Gold Coast from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Coolangatta, at $183 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Coolangatta (OOL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $183.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Gold Coast?

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Gold Coast is March, when tickets cost $238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $368 and $366 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Gold Coast on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Gold Coast?

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to Gold Coast, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and Gold Coast?

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Gold Coast direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is to Coolangatta (OOL) and costs $200.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Gold Coast?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Gold Coast were found on Jetstar ($196) and Qantas Airways ($809).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Gold Coast?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Gold Coast per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Gold Coast, with an average flight time of 2h 15m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Gold Coast?

The earliest flight from Cairns to Gold Coast departs at 09:45, landing in Coolangatta at 12:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Gold Coast?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to Gold Coast sets off at 09:45 and lands in Coolangatta at 12:00.

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