Cairns to Gold Coast (CNS–OOL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E IndiGo
320
9:40 AM
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11:55 AM
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6E IndiGo
320
9:45 AM
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JQ Jetstar
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6:35 AM
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Cairns to Gold Coast
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 923 mi 2h 15m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

CNS–OOL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 923 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–OOL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 11 320 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNS to OOL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to OOL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CHC ~9h 40m DPS ~12h 2m MEL ~21h 0m SYD ~21h 0m PER ~30h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gold Coast is 0 hours the same as Cairns.
CNS: AEST · OOL: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 6:00 PM in Gold Coast.
Distance & Flight Time
923 mi / 1,486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

CNS–OOL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Gold Coast route.
Route details
Distance923 mi / 1,486 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: OOL
Full nameGold Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOOOL / YBCG
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to OOL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Gold Coast Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 923 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IndiGo.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from CNS to OOL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC, DPS, MEL, SYD and PER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OOL to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to OOL

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to OOL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to OOL ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 923 miles (1,486 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.