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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast

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QF Return flights from $270
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$270
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$273
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$283
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$303
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$303
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$304
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$304
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$312
Dep. Mon 06 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$342
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Thu 15 Oct$352
Dep. Thu 03 DecRet. Sun 06 Dec$352
Dep. Wed 16 DecRet. Sun 20 Dec$352
Dep. Thu 26 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$363
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Thu 24 Dec$389
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$391
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$401
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$401
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Fri 23 Oct$401
Dep. Sun 20 SepRet. Fri 25 Sep$409
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$409
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Mon 27 Jul$447
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$448
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$459
Dep. Sun 28 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$496
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$496
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Tue 23 Jun$506
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sat 04 Jul$510
Dep. Mon 28 SepRet. Sun 04 Oct$637
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Mon 22 Jun$671
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$677
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Sat 20 Jun$756
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Mon 06 Jul$798
Dep. Sun 21 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$876
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 19 Jun$883
Dep. Tue 16 JunRet. Wed 17 Jun$2,072

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Return fares from Melbourne to Gold Coast by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$144
Aug 2026
$155
Sep 2026
$154
Oct 2026
$139
Nov 2026
$163
Dec 2026
$163
Jan 2027
$158
Feb 2027
$337
Mar 2027
$252

The cheapest month to fly to Gold Coast is October 2026, with return fares from $139 — 59% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $337).

When Should You Fly to Gold Coast?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Gold Coast, with return fares from $139. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $337.

Across the year, return fares to Gold Coast average around $185. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 25% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Gold Coast Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Gold Coast return airfares.

July 2026
$144
August 2026
$155
September 2026
$154
October 2026
$139
November 2026
$163
December 2026
$163
January 2027
$158
February 2027
$337
March 2027
$252

Average Melbourne to Gold Coast Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Gold Coast return airfares.

July 2026
$319
August 2026
$282
September 2026
$324
October 2026
$297
November 2026
$321
December 2026
$306
January 2027
$263
March 2027
$256
April 2027
$510

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $166.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is 12 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Gold Coast is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Gold Coast?

The IATA code for Gold Coast (Coolangatta) is OOL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -28.16638, 153.5127.

When should you book flights to Gold Coast?

From our data, you should book flights to Gold Coast 30 days out.


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