Cheap flights from Sydney to Gold Coast

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From Sydney to Gold Coast

What days are direct flights available from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Coolangatta Gold Coast flight path was viewed by 22,300 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What percent of flights are delayed?

When booking, remember that flights Sydney to Gold Coast are typically delayed by 45 min, so prepare as needed.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

3,143 passengers can be comfortably seated on when flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Coolangatta Gold Coast on average per day.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

While browsing flights, check up on current rates for Virgin Australia Airlines. Virgin Australia Airlines offers the cheapest flight to Sydney to Gold Coast. Flight availability can sometimes range, however expect there to be 273 flights on average per day.

How long does the flight from Sydney to Gold Coast take?

Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 2 hours, flying a distance of about 424 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Sydney to Gold Coast on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 197 flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Coolangatta Gold Coast a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 1% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 39% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 34% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 26% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Sydney or Gold Coast?

Expected rainfall in Sydney is more than in Gold Coast. You can expect this to be the case over the next 16 days.

Is Sydney weather warmer or cooler than Gold Coast?

Temperatures around the 29 °Cs can be experienced in January. The weather in Gold Coast is hotter than in Sydney. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.

What airports serve Sydney to Gold Coast flights?

When you fly from Sydney to the Gold Coast area, you’ll take off from Sydney International Airport and land at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. This airport actually used to be known as Coolangatta. Now it’s known simply as Gold Coast Airport. It’s located 56 miles south of Brisbane’s city centre. You’ll find that the runway at this airport straddles the line between two different states. Those two states are in different time zones during the summer. Be aware that Gold Coast Airport always operates on the same time zone as Queensland Time. There are a number of options for transport from the airport after your flight. The Gold Coast Highway is just 300 metres away for those renting cars. There are public buses run by Surfside Buslines, as well as Airport shuttles and a light rail train.

Which airlines fly directly from Sydney to the Gold Coast?

As the distance between these two locations isn’t that far, there are a few airlines operating non-stop flights from Sydney to the Gold Coast. You can find one on Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas. The flight only takes about 1h 20mins.

What are the stopover options between Sydney to the Gold Coast?

If you book a flight with a stop, you’ll be stopping in Melbourne on Virgin Australia. This will add at least a couple of hours to your trip, if not more. Some of these stopovers go up to nine and ten hours. There are some other airlines making this stop as well, but Virgin has the most options for departures. The extra stop will at least double your travel time.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sydney to the Gold Coast?

You do not need a passport or a visa to make this flight. This is a domestic flight, not an international one. You will only need a valid form of identification when you show up at the airport.