Peak season for travelMarch AU$75 | Off-season for travelAugust AU$77 | Cheapest return ticket priceAU$280 Gold Coast(OOL) ⇒ Melbourne(AVV) | Cheapest direct flight priceAU$140 Gold Coast(OOL) ⇒ Melbourne(AVV) |
Prices shown are for 1 adult ticket including taxes & fees.(As ticket fares can change frequently, these advertised prices are for reference only. The actual prices will be shown at time of booking.)
Flight info. | Departure | Arrival | Route | Weekly Schedule | |
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VA726 Virgin Australia | 06:05 OOL 09:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SM----- | Search | |
JQ433 Jetstar Airways | 07:25 OOL 10:45 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTWTFS | Search | |
JQ437 Jetstar Airways | 07:30 OOL 09:50 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTWTFS | Search | |
EY6405 Etihad Airways | 08:00 OOL 11:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | S------ | Search | |
JQ012 Jetstar Airways | 08:25 OOL 11:40 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTWTFS | Search | |
JQ014 Jetstar Airways | 08:30 OOL 11:50 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | --T--F- | Search | |
JQ435 Jetstar Airways | 08:45 OOL 12:05 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTWTFS | Search | |
JQ050 Jetstar Airways | 10:10 OOL 13:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | ---W--- | Search | |
TT555 Tigerair Australia | 10:20 OOL 12:40 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | S-----S | Search | |
EY6447 Etihad Airways | 11:00 OOL 14:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SM----- | Search | |
JQ631 Jetstar Airways | 11:40 OOL 14:55 AVV | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTW-F- | Search | |
VA738 Virgin Australia | 12:00 OOL 15:20 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | --TWTFS | Search | |
MU4272 China Eastern Airlines | 12:30 OOL 15:50 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTWTFS | Search | |
LA8329 Lan Airlines | 12:45 OOL 15:05 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | ------- | Search | |
VA740 Virgin Australia | 13:00 OOL 15:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | -----F- | Search | |
TT565 Tigerair Australia | 13:55 OOL 17:15 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | ----TF- | Search | |
VA742 Virgin Australia | 14:00 OOL 17:20 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | -----F- | Search | |
EK7660 Emirates | 14:10 OOL 17:35 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | ----TFS | Search | |
TT563 Tigerair Australia | 14:40 OOL 17:00 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | S-----S | Search | |
JQ439 Jetstar Airways | 14:50 OOL 18:10 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SMTWTFS | Search | |
EY6751 Etihad Airways | 16:00 OOL 19:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | -----F- | Search | |
JQ6335 Jetstar Airways | 16:40 OOL 19:55 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | ------- | Search | |
JQ445 Jetstar Airways | 16:50 OOL 20:10 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | -M----- | Search | |
JQ443 Jetstar Airways | 17:00 OOL 19:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | -----F- | Search | |
VA748 Virgin Australia | 17:30 OOL 20:50 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SM--TFS | Search | |
VA750 Virgin Australia | 18:00 OOL 21:20 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | --TWT-- | Search | |
JQ441 Jetstar Airways | 18:50 OOL 22:10 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | SM--T-S | Search | |
HX3082 Hong Kong Airlines | 19:00 OOL 22:25 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | ------S | Search | |
JQ447 Jetstar Airways | 20:15 OOL 23:35 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | -M----- | Search | |
VA754 Virgin Australia | 20:30 OOL 23:50 MEL | Gold Coast to Melbourne | --TWT-S | Search |
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, which is a South Eastern state in Australia. This city is the cultural capital of the country and is brimming with brilliant Victorian architecture and culture. Sports is an integral part of Melbourne’s development with major international events being hosted there over the years.
The region has temperate climatic conditions with four distinct seasons, but the city is known to have experienced all seasons in a day. For a brief period in history, Melbourne served as the capital of the country when the British colonies became an independent federation. Post World War 2 Melbourne saw a large number of immigrants moving in from all parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. All the significant parts of Melbourne are all located in and around the Central Business District. This city is a very energetic one, and it is evident in the number of festivals and events it has throughout the year.
Tip: There are walking tours in Melbourne, for those who love a stroll.
The Melbourne Airport (MEL) is located in the Tullamarine industrial region and is around 20 kilometres from the city centre. The airport has four separate terminals serving all domestic and international flights. There are shuttle buses and taxis serving all the terminals to take you to the city centre.
There are multiple direct flights to Melbourne which are from Tigerair, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. The connecting flight from Gold Coast usually fly through Sydney Airport (SYD), Qantas and Virgin Australia operate the most number of flights through this route. The direct flights optimally take 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Tip: Since the higher influx of passengers and flights, the airport can become quite congested, so plan and know your terminals.
There is a multitude of options when it comes to deciding how you want to go sightseeing in Melbourne. You can do it on feet, the bus service, bike rentals, or even trams that take you around the city in a loop. There are three trails one can visit for an exciting day out, namely the Yarra River Trail, Capital City Trail, and Bay Trail. Bridge Road and Chapel Street are a haven for shopaholics. Comedy clubs and cafes are a must-try place to get the complete Melbourne experience.
Aboriginal culture is a massive part of Australian history, head to Koorie Heritage Trust to know everything about the past. If you are a sports fanatic then Melbourne is your paradise, be it visiting the Melbourne Cricket Ground or heading to Albert Park Lake to see where some of the fastest cars race along during the Formula One Grand Prix.
Tip: Purchase a Myki card from Skybus booth, using this card you can travel on public transports.
With multiple direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne, you can pick one that works best for you. There is a lot to see and discover in Melbourne. Owing to its rich cultural blend and preserved past, this city is thriving and growing. Head to trip.com to plan the perfect trip to Melbourne.