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Only Jetstar operates flights between Coolangatta and Cairns.

Flights from Coolangatta to Cairns usually depart from Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Coolangatta to Cairns.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Coolangatta to Cairns route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $178 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $246, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Coolangatta to Cairns route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Coolangatta to Cairns flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Convention Centre and Reef Hotel Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Coolangatta to Cairns:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 9:00 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 71% above the route average of $200. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Coolangatta to Cairns takes 2h 30m, covering 922 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Coolangatta to Cairns are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Jetstar is the only airline operating Coolangatta to Cairns flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Ace Rental Cars
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Coolangatta to Cairns range from $162 to $263, with an average of $200 over the past 12 months. Anything below $162 counts as a good deal.