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

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JQ Jetstar
320
6:35 AM
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6E IndiGo
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6:35 AM
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6E IndiGo
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9:40 AM
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6E IndiGo
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9:45 AM
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Gold Coast to Cairns
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 923 mi 2h 30m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

OOL–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 923 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OOL–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 320 2h30 – – –
JQ Jetstar 7 320 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E, JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + JQ (14 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, OOL to CNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OOL to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DPS ~11h 53m PER ~12h 0m MEL ~20h 35m SYD ~21h 15m ADL ~25h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Gold Coast

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric OOL→CNS BNE→CNS
Distance from OOL – 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8
Weekly flights 14 192
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 15m
Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of OOL with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gold Coast, it's 6:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
923 mi / 1,486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

OOL–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gold Coast to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance923 mi / 1,486 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 11 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: OOL
Full nameGold Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOOOL / YBCG
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OOL to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 923 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Jetstar.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from OOL to CNS. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DPS, PER, MEL, SYD and ADL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNS to OOL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 OOL to CNS

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Jetstar. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OOL to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OOL to CNS ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 923 miles (1,486 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brisbane (BNE).