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Cheap flights from Gold Coast to California from $690

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — LAX
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gold Coast to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gold Coast to California flight deals. Data was last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,082

One-way from

$690

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,651
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Gold Coast to California
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16/3
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • Gold Coast to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Gold Coast to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gold Coast to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Tue 25/811:55
OOL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 6/922:05
SFO
-
OOL
1 stop19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,079
Tue 25/811:55
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 8/922:10
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,079
Wed 25/310:55
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/422:10
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,082
Thu 29/110:55
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/219:05
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,142
Sat 22/812:30
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Tue 8/923:55
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,172
Thu 16/712:30
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/823:55
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/1$1,175
Sat 18/712:30
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/823:55
LAX
-
OOL
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,239
Thu 26/206:00
OOL
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/322:35
LAX
-
OOL
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,281
Thu 29/106:00
OOL
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:35
LAX
-
OOL
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,342
Tue 25/806:00
OOL
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/923:55
LAX
-
OOL
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,368
Tue 25/806:00
OOL
-
LAX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/923:55
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,499
Tue 25/811:55
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 9/922:10
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,515

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gold Coast to California that are best for you.

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Gold Coast

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 26/2

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

22:35-17:40

2 stops25h 05m

$1,281

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 29/1

06:00-12:00

2 stops24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

22:35-22:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,342

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 25/3

10:55-12:15

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

22:10-17:40

2 stops26h 30m

$1,568

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 27/2

20:35-07:25

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

23:50-19:15

1 stop26h 25m

$1,630

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 18/2

06:00-06:05

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

22:50-14:15

1 stop21h 25m

$1,645

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 26/3

10:55-12:15

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

22:10-10:45

1 stop19h 35m

$1,662

CoolangattaSan Francisco

OOL - SFO

OOLSFO

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 26/2

06:00-12:20

2 stops24h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

18:52-15:10

2 stops26h 18m

$1,694

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 25/3

09:20-13:00

2 stops20h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

23:30-20:45

1 stop28h 15m

$1,772

CoolangattaLos Angeles

OOL - LAX

OOLLAX

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 27/2

06:00-07:25

2 stops43h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

22:25-14:05

1 stop22h 40m

$1,838

CoolangattaSan Francisco

OOL - SFO

OOLSFO

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 26/2

10:55-17:05

2 stops24h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

19:50-09:45

1 stop19h 55m

$1,996

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Gold Coast to California?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to California (average of $972). Flying from Gold Coast to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,614). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Gold Coast to California have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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  • How long is the flight from Gold Coast to California?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Gold Coast to California in about 18h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 01m. Gold Coast and California are separated by a distance of 11537 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Gold Coast to California?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to California (average of $972). Flying from Gold Coast to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,614). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Gold Coast to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Gold Coast to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$978Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,383Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,532Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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