Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
1 hour 31 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Gold Coast is 1 hour behind Canberra and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport start from 10:30 — the first with Virgin Australia. The latest flight in the day is the 16:15 service with Jetstar. Overall, you can choose from 144 services every week from CBR to OOL.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Gold Coast (and then exploring more of Australia!) is easy with Jetstar. This popular airline runs direct flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the CBR - OOL route include:
Adelaide Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from CBR to OOL, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Australia. As long as you have some other form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport is P2,502. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P5,004. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CBR to OOL, reserve your trip 8 months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CBR to OOL. There's no need to check every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Canberra, Canberra Airport can be reached in about 14 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CBR? If you're boarding an early flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Gold Coast. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you'd like to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21 ºC and 27 ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CBR to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12 ºC and 20 ºC then.
More about Gold Coast
After locking in your flights from CBR to OOL, you'll need to find a place to stay in Gold Coast. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. SkyPoint Observation Deck, Southport Magistrates Court and Sanctuary Cove Boats & Cruises are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Gold Coast itinerary.
Complete your Gold Coast trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Gold Coast Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Gold Coast.