Return fares to Gold Coast by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Gold Coast is January 2027, with return fares from $104 — 75% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $420).
Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Gold Coast, with return fares from $104. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $420.
Across the year, return fares to Gold Coast average around $149. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, November and March, you'll generally pay up to 30% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Gold Coast
These are the average prices for return airfares to Gold Coast
When is the cheapest time to travel to Gold Coast? The cheapest month to travel is typically January.
How much do return flights to Gold Coast cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Gold Coast is $118.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Gold Coast?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Gold Coast is 22 January 2027.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Gold Coast?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Gold Coast is Virgin Australia.
Which airlines fly direct to Gold Coast? China Southern, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Gold Coast take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 15 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.
Gold Coast Airport is at Coolangatta, about 25 km south of Surfers Paradise. There is no train link to the airport, but a bus-and-tram combination gets you to the main tourist strip without too much fuss.
- Route 777 bus runs a limited-stop service from the airport to Broadbeach South tram station, roughly every 15 minutes through the day. The trip takes about 27 minutes. From Broadbeach South, board the G:link tram northbound for Surfers Paradise, Main Beach or Southport. Total travel time from airport to Surfers Paradise is around 45 to 50 minutes. Pay with a go card or tap a contactless bank card on the reader.
- Taxis queue outside the terminal. Allow 25 to 30 minutes to Surfers Paradise in normal traffic.
- Rideshare services like Uber pick up from signposted zones at the terminal.
- Shared shuttles such as Con-x-ion run door-to-door services to Gold Coast hotels. Pre-booking is recommended.
If you are driving, the Gold Coast Highway and M1 Pacific Motorway both head north. No tolls apply on the Gold Coast Highway route. If you are staying in Coolangatta or Tweed Heads, the airport is only a short taxi or rideshare trip away.
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