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

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 10:06
• Latest: departs at 15:30 and lands at 17:46.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

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

A direct flight from Cairns to Coolangatta takes 2h 16m, covering 2,387 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Cairns to Coolangatta range from $229 to $386, with an average of $292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 58% above the $292 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $290 return, compared with $592 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$78 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 Cairns to Coolangatta flights, with 100% 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $200 to $1,366. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairns to Coolangatta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• OCR Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet
• East Coast Car Rentals

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

Most connecting flights from Cairns to Coolangatta pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Cairns to Coolangatta. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $233 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $338, a difference of $105.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Cairns and Coolangatta.

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

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