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Flights to Gold Coast in 2024

Find the latest flights to Gold Coast in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 119,480 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$705

Return from

$358

One-way from

$154
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to Coolangatta Gold Coast
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Gold Coast

Average price of flights to Gold Coast by month

Plan your trip to Gold Coast by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Gold Coast is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Gold Coast (average of $249). Flying to Gold Coast in December will prove the most costly (average of $340). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$488

February

$428

March

$438

April

$421

May

$444

June

$473

July

$534

August

$493

September

$515

October

$526

November

$470

December

$575

Peak season

With its warm, sunny weather and endless beaches, the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations. This means that anytime there are national school holidays, hotels get heavily booked out and crowds descend on the beaches and theme parks throughout the region. The extended summer holidays are particularly busy and good flight and accommodation deals almost impossible to find. This season also sees hot, sticky temperatures, and frequent rain showers make it less than ideal for the beach.

Unless you are a motorsports fan, the month of October should be avoided when the Gold Coast 600 race is scheduled, as well as the middle of November through to the first week of December when school-leavers from across Australia descend for their annual “Schoolies Week”. Both these periods see hotel rates soar and huge crowds throughout the streets.

Off season

Because the Gold Coast is blessed with such favourable weather, if you travel outside of the peak tourist seasons, you will still get relatively warm and dry conditions. Autumn is particularly pleasant, with both day and night time temperatures still high, and although it can get chilly during winter nights, this coincides with the whale watching season along the coastline. In spring things start to warm up again and good hotel deals are often found, but conditions can be a little windier at the beaches.

Temperature and rainfall in Gold Coast by month

Plan your trip to Gold Coast by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

14 - 24 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gold Coast, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Gold Coast?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Gold Coast. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

For the best deals on flights to the Gold Coast it’s best to book as far in advance as possible at all times of the year. But you will generally get the cheapest flight tickets outside of school holiday periods and major events. If you are connecting through an Australian capital city, then keep in mind that the cheapest flights to the Gold Coast are often available in the middle of the week, rising slightly with the weekend demand.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gold Coast

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gold Coast. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Gold Coast. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand to Gold Coast to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
664 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
664 reviews
8.3
Very Good
664 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
1,017 reviews
8.3
Very Good
664 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.6
Good
2,526 reviews
8.3
Very Good
664 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
679 reviews
8.3
Very Good
664 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

What is good to know if travelling to Gold Coast?

  • How long is the flight to the Gold Coast?

    Flights from Auckland to the Gold Coast – 3 hours 25 minutes. Flights from Christchurch to the Gold Coast – 3 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Wellington to the Gold Coast – 3 hours 45 minutes. Flights from Queenstown to the Gold Coast – 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to the Gold Coast?

    Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all have direct flights to the Gold Coast from Auckland, with Jetstar and Virgin Australia generally offering the cheapest flights. Both Air New Zealand and Jetstar also have direct flights to the Gold Coast from Christchurch throughout the week, while there are four weekly flights to the Gold Coast from Wellington and Queenstown with Jetstar. No matter which side of the plane you sit on, you should be treated to endless coastal views as you come into land at the Gold Coast Airport.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    The Gold Coast Airport is located in the suburb of Bilinga, around 25 kilometres to the south of Surfers Paradise and an hour’s drive south from Brisbane. The Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle operates from the airport to hotels across the region and is the quickest way to get to your accommodation. Tickets can be bought online or on arrival at the Gold Coast Airport, and they also offer theme park discounts as part of their transport package deals. A cheaper option is to use public transport, with a combination of local buses operating from outside the airport terminal building and connecting train lines that run all the way up to Brisbane. You can buy tickets from the bus driver or at the train stations. There are also private coach transfers which operate between the Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane’s city centre and Byron Bay to the south, which are a convenient option for those that don’t want to transfer between public buses and trains. The fastest, but most expensive, option to travel from the Gold Coast Airport is with a metered taxi, but it will drop you directly at your door without having to wait for other passengers.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Gold Coast if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Gold Coast on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Gold Coast?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Gold Coast.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Gold Coast?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Gold Coast. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Gold Coast?

    A return flight to Gold Coast will typically cost around $198, however they can be found for as little as $108.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Gold Coast depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Gold Coast, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport?

    Yes. Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast is the closest property to Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport (0.0 km away from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport).

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