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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast

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Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$321
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$321
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$321
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$322
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Thu 13 Aug$322
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$351
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$356
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$388
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Mon 14 Dec$410
Dep. Fri 18 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$410
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$411
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$413
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sat 11 Jul$416
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$440
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$446
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$446
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$452
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$493
Dep. Mon 06 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$493
Dep. Mon 06 JulRet. Fri 10 Jul$494
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$496
Dep. Thu 24 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$499
Dep. Fri 18 SepRet. Sun 20 Sep$499
Dep. Sun 05 JulRet. Thu 09 Jul$507
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$511
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$591
Dep. Fri 03 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$694
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$720
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Wed 08 Jul$735

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
$150
Aug 2026
$144
Sep 2026
$160
Oct 2026
$177
Nov 2026
$144
Dec 2026
$163
Jan 2027
$170
Mar 2027
$252
Apr 2027
$178

The cheapest month to fly to Gold Coast is August 2026, with return fares from $144 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $252).

When Should You Fly to Gold Coast?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Gold Coast, with return fares from $144. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $252.

Across the year, return fares to Gold Coast average around $171. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, November and July, you'll generally pay up to 16% 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
$150
August 2026
$144
September 2026
$160
October 2026
$177
November 2026
$144
December 2026
$163
January 2027
$170
March 2027
$252
April 2027
$178

Average Melbourne to Gold Coast Return Prices

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

July 2026
$349
August 2026
$270
September 2026
$330
October 2026
$304
November 2026
$317
December 2026
$322
January 2027
$295
March 2027
$299
April 2027
$295

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 August.

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 $142.

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 08 August 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, 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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