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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 9:05 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

A nonstop flight from Coolangatta to Cairns takes 2h 25m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Coolangatta to Cairns range from $167 to $264, with an average of $203 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 82% above the $203 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $143 to $1,388. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Coolangatta to Cairns are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $92, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Europcar
• Ace Rental Cars

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 26m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Coolangatta to Cairns. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $180 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $246, a difference of $66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Coolangatta and Cairns.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.