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Find the cheapest flight options from Gladstone to Cairns over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from US$136 and round-trip tickets from US$280.

      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Wed, Jan 7 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        5h 5m
        1 stop
        GLT 11:05
        Cairns - Gladstone | Mon, Jan 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$280 US$514
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        US$514 US$280
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Thu, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Wed, Jan 14 | Virgin Australia
        US$292 US$514
        43% OFF
        43% OFF
        US$514 US$292
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Tue, Jan 13 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:40
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Tue, Jan 20 | Virgin Australia
        US$298 US$514
        42% OFF
        42% OFF
        US$514 US$298
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Fri, Jan 23 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Wed, Jan 28 | Virgin Australia
        US$298
        42% OFF
        US$514 US$298
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Fri, Jan 9 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:40
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Tue, Jan 13 | Virgin Australia
        US$299
        42% OFF
        US$514 US$299
      • GLT 18:40
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:00
        Gladstone - Cairns | Fri, Jan 16 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Tue, Jan 20 | Virgin Australia
        US$326
        37% OFF
        US$514 US$326
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Tue, Feb 3 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 17:20
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Tue, Feb 10 | Virgin Australia
        US$342
        33% OFF
        US$514 US$342
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Wed, Feb 4 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 17:20
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Tue, Feb 10 | Virgin Australia
        US$342
        33% OFF
        US$514 US$342
      • GLT 08:05
        15h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Mon, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:40
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        GLT 17:55
        Cairns - Gladstone | Fri, Jan 9 | Virgin Australia
        US$345
        33% OFF
        US$514 US$345
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Fri, Jan 2 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        5h 5m
        1 stop
        GLT 11:05
        Cairns - Gladstone | Mon, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
        US$375
        27% OFF
        US$514 US$375
      • GLT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        GLT 16:00
        Cairns - Gladstone | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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      • GLT 08:05
        15h
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Mon, Jan 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$136 US$206
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        US$206 US$136
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Thu, Jan 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$136 US$206
        34% OFF
        34% OFF
        US$206 US$136
      • GLT 10:35
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sat, Jan 24 | Virgin Australia
        US$143 US$206
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        US$206 US$143
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Thu, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
        US$145
        30% OFF
        US$206 US$145
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sun, Feb 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$148
        28% OFF
        US$206 US$148
      • GLT 10:35
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sat, Jan 31 | Virgin Australia
        US$149
        28% OFF
        US$206 US$149
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Tue, Jan 6 | Virgin Australia
        US$149
        28% OFF
        US$206 US$149
      • GLT 10:35
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sat, Jan 17 | Virgin Australia
        US$149
        28% OFF
        US$206 US$149
      • GLT 10:35
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:40
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sat, Jan 10 | Virgin Australia
        US$150
        27% OFF
        US$206 US$150
      • GLT 18:40
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Gladstone - Cairns | Thu, Jan 15 | Virgin Australia
        US$151
        27% OFF
        US$206 US$151
      • GLT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Gladstone - Cairns | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Gladstone to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Gladstone to Cairns

The distance between Gladstone and Cairns is 964.04km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$136
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$280
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance964.04km

Find the best time to fly from Gladstone to Cairns

The cheapest time for Gladstone to Cairns flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from US$136.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Gladstone to Cairns, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Gladstone (GLT) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as US$136 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GLT to CNS on Mon, Jan 12), while Virgin Australia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$280 departing on Wed, Jan 7 and returning on Mon, Jan 12.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Gladstone to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Gladstone to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 12, with one-way flights priced at just US$136.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Australia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Gladstone to Cairns is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gladstone to Cairns on December 25, 2025 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at US$376.
  • The time difference between Cairns and Gladstone is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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