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The distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is 1487 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express, and Airnorth. Gold Coast and Cairns have 112 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 13 | 22 | 24 | 25 | - | 11 | 17 |
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Check-in for a flight from Gold Coast to Cairns
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
| Airnorth | ANO | TL | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Gold Coast to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gold Coast and Cairns takes around 2.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Gold Coast and Cairns?
The flight distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is 1487 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Gold Coast and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Gold Coast and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Gold Coast?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Gold Coast and Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Manila, Amritsar, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Hobart, New Delhi, Bangkok, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Queenstown, Phuket City, Christchurch, Seoul, Ko Samui, Canberra, Da Nang.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Townsville, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Perth, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore.
What airports are near Gold Coast?
The main airport in Gold Coast is Gold Coast. It is also served by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Clarence Valley Regional, Lismore.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What buses and trains depart from Gold Coast?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Gold Coast, including SKYBUS.
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