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Cairns.P46,850 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Gove on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Gove.Price includes taxes and charges.From P46,850, select.
Cairns.P49,940 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Sat, 24 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Gove on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Gove.Price includes taxes and charges.From P49,940, select.
Cairns.P50,165 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Gove on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Gove.Price includes taxes and charges.From P50,165, select.
Cairns.P62,254 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Airnorth .Outbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Gove on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Airnorth departs from Cairns on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Gove.Price includes taxes and charges.From P62,254, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Gove to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Gove to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundP46,850
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 48 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Gove to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Gove to Cairns is P46,850. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Gove to Cairns.
Qantas, Airnorth and Skytrans Airlines fly direct from Gove to Cairns.
As of August 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Gove to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Gove to Cairns is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gove Airport to Cairns Airport on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Airnorth offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Nhulunbuy Airport (GOV) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Gove and follows the UTC+10 timezone.

  • Flights from GOV to CNS start from 07:45 — the earliest with Airnorth. The last departure is at 15:45 with Airnorth. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GOV to CNS flight.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Airnorth is your gateway to exploring Cairns (and maybe even some other great parts of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Airnorth.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nhulunbuy Airport (GOV) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport flight is P19,080. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P46,952. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from GOV to CNS by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GOV to CNS.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Nhulunbuy Airport (GOV)

  • Central Gove to Nhulunbuy Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near CNS if you're on a late Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Explore without limits with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and see more of Cairns and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • Cairns Airport to the centre of Cairns has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cairns in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Nhulunbuy Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GOV to CNS in August. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cairns is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, consider Bowen, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay are among the biggest draws.

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