What is the best way to travel from Cairns to Gold Coast?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Gold Coast from Cairns?
You can get to Gold Coast with just $94 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Virgin Australia6h 20m03:45 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 3:45:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/3/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Jetstar Airways23h 35m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport5:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
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Jetstar Airways13h 35m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport7:40 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
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Virgin Australia6h 45m010:55 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport5:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 10:55:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/3/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Qantas Airways6h 5m012:35 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport6:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 12:35:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $360 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Virgin Australia6h 45m010:55 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport5:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 10:55:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Jetstar Airways12h 25m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport6:30 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Virgin Australia6h 20m03:45 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 3:45:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Qantas Airways7h 10m012:35 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport7:45 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 12:35:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Jetstar Airways15h 25m06:40 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 6:40:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Virgin Australia6h 20m03:45 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 3:45:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Virgin Australia25h 35m011:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport1:20 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 11:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
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IndiGo Airlines13h 0m09:05 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:05:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus32h 30m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop5:30 PMGold CoastGolden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:00:00 AM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
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FlixBus31h 45m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop4:45 PMGold CoastSurfers Paradise0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:00:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Jetstar Airways15h 25m06:40 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 6:40:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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IndiGo Airlines13h 0m09:05 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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IndiGo Airlines14h 35m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport8:40 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Qantas Airways16h 40m05:00 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:40 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 5:00:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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FlixBus32h 30m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop5:30 PMGold CoastGolden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:00:00 AM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
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FlixBus31h 45m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop4:45 PMGold CoastSurfers Paradise0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:00:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Jetstar Airways25h 0m07:30 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport8:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 7:30:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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IndiGo Airlines13h 45m07:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 7:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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IndiGo Airlines11h 45m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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Virgin Australia9h 45m011:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 11:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $356 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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FlixBus32h 30m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop5:30 PMGold CoastGolden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
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FlixBus31h 45m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop4:45 PMGold CoastSurfers Paradise0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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What are the fastest trips from Cairns to Gold Coast?
You can get to Gold Coast from Cairns in just 2h 15m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Qantas Airways6h 5m012:35 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport6:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 12:35:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $360 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Virgin Australia6h 20m03:45 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 3:45:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/3/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Virgin Australia6h 45m010:55 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport5:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 10:55:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/3/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Jetstar Airways13h 35m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport7:40 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
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Jetstar Airways23h 35m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport5:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/3/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Virgin Australia6h 20m03:45 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 3:45:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Virgin Australia6h 45m010:55 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport5:40 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 10:55:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Qantas Airways7h 10m012:35 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport7:45 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 12:35:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Jetstar Airways12h 25m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport6:30 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/4/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Virgin Australia6h 20m03:45 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 3:45:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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IndiGo Airlines13h 0m09:05 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:05:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Jetstar Airways15h 25m06:40 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 6:40:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Virgin Australia25h 35m011:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport1:20 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/5/2026 11:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
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FlixBus31h 45m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop4:45 PMGold CoastSurfers Paradise0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:00:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
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FlixBus32h 30m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop5:30 PMGold CoastGolden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/5/2026 9:00:00 AM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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IndiGo Airlines13h 0m09:05 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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IndiGo Airlines14h 35m06:05 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport8:40 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 6:05:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Jetstar Airways15h 25m06:40 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport10:05 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 6:40:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Qantas Airways16h 40m05:00 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:40 AMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/7/2026 5:00:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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FlixBus31h 45m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop4:45 PMGold CoastSurfers Paradise0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:00:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
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FlixBus32h 30m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop5:30 PMGold CoastGolden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:00:00 AM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Jetstar Airways2h 15m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport12:00 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Virgin Australia9h 45m011:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 11:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $356 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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IndiGo Airlines11h 45m09:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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IndiGo Airlines13h 45m07:45 AMCairns AirportCairns Airport9:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 7:45:00 AM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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Jetstar Airways25h 0m07:30 PMCairns AirportCairns Airport8:30 PMGold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 2/8/2026 7:30:00 PM to Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
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FlixBus31h 45m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop4:45 PMGold CoastSurfers Paradise0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
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FlixBus32h 30m09:00 AMCairnsBus Stop5:30 PMGold CoastGolden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 2/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cairns to Gold Coast
What are the most popular stations in Cairns and Gold Coast?
In Cairns, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Pier Point or City Centre Bus station, while in Gold Coast you will be arriving at Surfers Paradise, Helensvale or Ormeau Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Gold Coast from Cairns? With 6 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cairns and Gold Coast, you can pay as low as $94 with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Jetstar Airways: you will get to Gold Coast in just 2h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cairns and Gold Coast are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cairns and Gold Coast is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Edge Hill or to Currumbin, and look at flights from Cairns Airport, and landing at Gold Coast Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cairns to Gold Coast?
The most popular companies between Cairns and Gold Coast, are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, IndiGo Airlines and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Cairns to Gold Coast
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cairns to Gold Coast. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cairns to Gold Coast
How can I reach Gold Coast from Cairns?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Gold Coast from Cairns.
How far is Gold Coast from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns and Gold Coast is 908.1 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cairns and Gold Coast?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 39 kgs of CO2, a train 51 kgs, a car 248 kgs, and a flight 360 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cairns to Gold Coast?
You can get to Gold Coast with just $94 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Gold Coast in just 2h 15m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.
More routes to Cairns and to Gold Coast
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cairns and to Gold Coast. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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