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What to know about flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

The approximate distance between Gold Coast and Sydney is 678.97km. Average flight time from Gold Coast to Sydney is around 1 hour 30 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 50
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways OOL-SYD 1h 35m · Direct Tue, Oct 27
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Cheapest return
AU$ 105
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways OOL-SYD 1h 30m · Direct Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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September
Cheapest
January
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Route details
678.97km
Flight distance
1h 30m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Gold Coast to Sydney over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 50 and round-trip from AU$ 105. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 18:35
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 21:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 17:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 18:00
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 105 AU$ 161
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 105
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 107 AU$ 161
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 107
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 107 AU$ 161
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 107
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 107
        34% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 107
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 117
        27% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 117
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 117
        27% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 117
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 118
        27% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 118
      • OOL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 07:20
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 128
        20% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 128
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        WSI 14:10
        1h 25m
        Direct
        OOL 14:35
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 129
        20% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 129
      • OOL 07:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:50
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 17:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 18:00
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 130
        19% off
        AU$ 161 AU$ 130
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        OOL 16:00
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 50 AU$ 78
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 50
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 50 AU$ 78
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 50
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 51 AU$ 78
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 51
      • OOL 06:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 08:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 60
        23% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 60
      • OOL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 60
        23% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 60
      • OOL 14:25
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 15:55
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 61
        22% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 61
      • OOL 19:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 22:20
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 61
        22% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 61
      • OOL 15:30
        1h 35m
        Direct
        WSI 18:05
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 61
        22% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 61
      • OOL 20:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 63
        19% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 63
      • OOL 06:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 07:30
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Sep 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 63
        19% off
        AU$ 78 AU$ 63
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
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Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney operate an average of 77 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 68.5% on-time departure rate and a 91.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Gold Coast to Sydney flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Gold Coast to Sydney are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Gold Coast to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Average price of one-way flights from Gold Coast to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney is September, with an average price of AU$ 66. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically August, with an average price of up to AU$ 171.

AU$ 171
AU$ 119
AU$ 66
AU$ 14
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 171
    Aug
  • AU$ 66
    Sep
  • AU$ 84
    Oct
  • AU$ 78
    Nov
  • AU$ 71
    Dec
  • AU$ 73
    Jan
  • AU$ 82
    Feb
  • AU$ 77
    Mar
  • AU$ 74
    Apr
  • AU$ 75
    May
  • AU$ 67
    Jun
  • AU$ 68
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Average price of round-trip flights from Gold Coast to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney are found during August, with an average price of AU$ 186. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to AU$ 325.

AU$ 325
AU$ 256
AU$ 186
AU$ 117
  • AU$ 186
    Aug
  • AU$ 188
    Sep
  • AU$ 221
    Oct
  • AU$ 268
    Nov
  • AU$ 307
    Dec
  • AU$ 226
    Jan
  • AU$ 276
    Feb
  • AU$ 325
    Mar
  • AU$ 233
    Apr
  • AU$ 217
    May
  • AU$ 226
    Jun
  • AU$ 237
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Gold Coast to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 187
AU$ 151
AU$ 114
AU$ 78
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 160
    Mon
  • AU$ 135
    Tue
  • AU$ 114
    Wed
  • AU$ 115
    Thu
  • AU$ 147
    Fri
  • AU$ 142
    Sat
  • AU$ 187
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Gold Coast to Sydney during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Gold Coast to Sydney are available on Oct 6, starting from AU$ 99.

AU$ 164
AU$ 132
AU$ 99
AU$ 67
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 164
    1
    Oct
  • AU$ 153
    2
  • AU$ 128
    3
  • AU$ 148
    4
  • AU$ 137
    5
  • AU$ 99
    6
  • AU$ 99
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 50 (for example, OOL–WSI on Tue, Oct 27). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from AU$ 105, departing on Sat, Oct 24 and returning on Mon, Oct 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Gold Coast to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Gold Coast to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 207 direct flights operate each week between Gold Coast and Sydney. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – VA516 (departure at 10:39)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Gold Coast to Sydney on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way fares from just AU$ 50.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Sydney.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Gold Coast to Sydney is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney on September 10, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 114.
  • Flights to Sydney can arrive at: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). The most common route connects Gold Coast Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport (OOL–SYD).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Gold Coast is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Gold Coast to Sydney is AU$ 129. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Gold Coast to Sydney is AU$ 225. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Gold Coast and Sydney, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Gold Coast to Sydney. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flying from Gold-Coast to Sydney: What You Need to Know

Fly from the ​​Gold Coast to Sydney​​ takes about ​​1 hour and 20 minutes​​. There is ​​no time difference​​ between the Gold Coast and Sydney, as both are in the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone (AEST).

Upcoming Festivals & Events in Sydney

Sydney’s major upcoming festivals feature the massiveVivid Sydney light and music festival (running until June 13), the winter Darling Harbour Ice Rink (opening June 27), and the Dog/Cat Lovers Festivals at Sydney Olympic Park in August.

Major Upcoming Festivals & Events

  • Vivid Sydney (Until June 13): Experience Sydney Harbour illuminated with light installations, live music at Tumbalong Nights, and the Star-Bound Drone Show at Darling Harbour.
  • The Makers and Shakers Market (June 13): A curated market in Rozelle featuring over 140 handmade stalls offering homewares, sustainable fashion, and food.
  • Darling Harbour Ice Rink (June 27 – July 19): Lace up your skates and enjoy winter activities right by the water at Darling Harbour.
  • Sydney Dog/Cat Lovers Festival (August 22 – 23): Australia's ultimate pet-dedicated festivals heading to Sydney Olympic Park.

Key Information

  • ​​Departure:​​ You'll fly out of ​​Gold Coast Airport (OOL)​​, also known as Coolangatta Airport. Unlike larger capital city airports, OOL has a ​​single, compact terminal​​ that handles both domestic and international flights, making navigation quick and easy.
  • Arrival:​​ Nearly all flights land at ​​Sydney Airport (SYD)​​. It’s 8 km south of downtown but easy to reach via ​​Airport Link train​​ (19AUD,13 mins to Central).​
  • Airlines:​ ​ ​​Qantas​​ (huge in SYD/MEL), ​​Virgin Australia​​, and ​​Rex​​ include a carry-on + snacks. Fares ~120–120–300+. Fares as low as 60–60–150, but ​​you’ll pay extra for everything​​ (bags, seats, carry-ons, water).
Flying from Gold-Coast to Sydney: Gold-Coast Airport

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Airport in Gold Coast​

​Gold Coast has one major international airport: ​​Gold Coast Airport (OOL)​​.

​​Gold Coast Airport (OOL)​​

  • ​Location:​​ OOL is located 25 km south of Surfers Paradise CBD.
  • ​​OOL is Australia’s 6th busiest airport.
  • ​​Terminals:​​ OOL has single integrated terminal with separate zones: Domestic (Gates 1-15) and International (Gates 16-27).
​​Getting from Gold Coast CBD​ to OOL
  • ​SkyBus Gold Coast:​​ Direct from Surfers Paradise, costs 22AUD one−way (45mins).
  • Uber or DID usually costs 55-75 AUD to Surfers Paradise (25-35 mins).
  • Car Hire: Highly recommend Trip.com car hire and get new user coupon.
Flying from Gold-Coast to Sydney: Sydney Airport

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Airports in Sydney

Sydney now has one major commercial airport, Sydney Airport (SYD), also called Kingsford Smith Airport. There are also a few smaller airports, like Bankstown Airport (BWU), which handles general aviation and freight. 

Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • Location:​​ SYD is 8 km south of downtown Sydney.
  • Major gateway to Asia-Pacific​​ (44+ million passengers/year).
  • ​​Three terminals:​​ T1 (International), T2/T3 (Domestic).
  • ​​Terminals connected by:​​ Free shuttle bus (runs every 10 mins, 4am–11pm; 10-min trip).
  • ​​Check-in tip:​​ Arrive 2+ hours early, as peak-hour security queues stretch 30+ mins.
​​Getting to Sydney from SYD
  • Airport Link Train:​​ Only costs 18.90 AUD to Central Station (13 mins direct to terminals).
  • ​SydneyTrains:​​ Cheaper suburb to Mascot Station+10−minwalk (4–5 AUD from Central).
  • ​Taxi/Rideshare: ​45–60 AUD to downtown (20–35 mins; harbour crossings add tolls).

Bankstown Airport (BWU)​

  • Location:​​ ​​22 km (14 miles) west of downtown Sydney, near Bankstown CBD.
  • ​​Major Role:​​ Australia's busiest ​​general aviation airport​​ (300,000+ flight movements/year).
​Getting to Sydney from BWU
  • Train + Bus:​​ Take Bus 905/906 (15 mins) to ​​Bankstown Station​​ → Transfer to T3 Line train (45–55 mins direct to Central Station).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ ​​55–70 AUD to Sydney CBD (50-65 mins traffic-dependent).
  • ​Car Rental:​​ Essential onsite (Hertz/East Coast) – GA precincts are spread out.
  • ​​Flight Training Transfer:​​ Most schools offer shuttle pick-ups from Bankstown Station.

Best Time to Fly to Sydney

  • ​Sweet spot:​​ ​​March–May (autumn)​​ or ​​September–November (spring)​​. Mild temps (15–23°C), festivals (Vivid Sydney in May/Jun), fewer crowds.
  • ​​Summer (Dec–Feb):​​ Hot & humid (22–35°C)—peak for beaches! NYE fireworks sell out months ahead. Hotels spike 200%.
  • ​​Winter (Jun–Aug):​​ Crisp (8–17°C), sunny days. Flight deals galore (ski trips to Blue Mountains 90 mins away).

​​Where to Stay in Sydney​

​Book Sydney hotels on Trip.com! Free cancellation = no stress.

  • Circular Quay/Rocks:​​ Best for icons. Walk to Opera House, Harbour Bridge, ferry terminals. Hotels: Luxury (Park Hyatt) to mid-range (Sir Stamford).
  • Bondi Beach:​​ Coastal cool. Surf, cafés, coastal walks. Beachfront stays (QT Bondi) with bus to CBD (35 mins).
  • Darling Harbour:​​ Family-friendly. Aquarium, waterfront dining, light shows. Hotels like Sofitel + Novotel.
  • ​Surry Hills:​​ Foodie/creative hub. Trendy cafes, galleries, nightlife. Boutique stays (Little Albion) with light rail to CBD (10 mins).
  • ​Manly:​​ Island escape. Beaches, snorkeling, ferry rides. Mid-range ocean-view hotels (Sebel Manly) – ferry to CBD (20 mins).

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Gold Coast toSydney

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Gold Coast to Sydney on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Gold Coast to Sydney, with an average price of AU$ 138.

AU$ 108
AU$ 138
AU$ 169
AU$ 200
AU$ 230
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 138
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 153
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
AU$ 230
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Data is based on the number of flights from Gold Coast to Sydney operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Gold Coast to Sydney, with 91 flight per week.

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50
71
91
Qantas Airways
91
Qantas Airways
Virgin Australia
68
Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines
68
Singapore Airlines
Jetstar Airways
58
Jetstar Airways
IndiGo
55
IndiGo
Qatar Airways
50
Qatar Airways

How many flights are there each day from Gold Coast to Sydney?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Gold Coast to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Gold Coast to Sydney depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

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353
269
186
Highest
336
Mon
269
Tue
290
Wed
331
Thu
436
Fri
347
Sat
394
Sun

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