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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast

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VA Return flights from $169
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Tue 17 Nov$169
Dep. Tue 29 SepRet. Tue 06 Oct$180
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Dep. Sun 25 OctRet. Sun 01 Nov$192
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$199
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$199
Dep. Sat 08 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$199
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 08 Sep$200
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Mon 03 Aug$208
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$222
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$226
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$271
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$271
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sat 04 Jul$281
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$294
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$303
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$303
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Sat 04 Jul$305
Dep. Sun 28 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$309
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$330
Dep. Sun 14 JunRet. Wed 17 Jun$389
Dep. Tue 16 JunRet. Wed 17 Jun$389
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sun 21 Jun$444
Dep. Thu 18 JunRet. Fri 19 Jun$486
Dep. Thu 18 JunRet. Mon 22 Jun$496

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 $144.

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, 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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