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Low Price Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Top Airlines Flying from Gold Coast to Sydney

Choose from 3 airlines fly from Gold Coast to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Search direct flights: from Gold Coast to Sydney for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 47 | Return ticket from AU$ 109.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        OOL 19:50
        1h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 22:15
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 06:30
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 109 AU$ 145
        25% OFF
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        AU$ 145 AU$ 109
      • OOL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 22:05
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Wed, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 111 AU$ 145
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 111
      • OOL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 22:05
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Wed, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 111 AU$ 145
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 111
      • OOL 07:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 21:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 22:05
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Thu, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 113
        22% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 113
      • OOL 07:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Mon, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 17:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 18:00
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Wed, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 116
        20% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 116
      • OOL 07:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 06:30
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 117
        20% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 117
      • OOL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 08:35
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 06:30
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 117
        20% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 117
      • OOL 06:40
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:10
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Wed, Jan 14 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 21:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 22:05
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 120
        17% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 120
      • OOL 06:40
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:10
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Thu, Jan 15 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 19:00
        1h 15m
        Direct
        OOL 19:15
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Tue, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 120
        17% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 120
      • OOL 07:20
        1h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 09:50
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Jan 13 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 07:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        OOL 07:40
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Thu, Jan 15 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 123
        15% OFF
        AU$ 145 AU$ 123
      • OOL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD Invalid Date
        Gold Coast - Sydney | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        OOL 16:00
        Sydney - Gold Coast | Thu, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Gold Coast to Sydney

The distance between Gold Coast and Sydney is about 678.97km. The direct flights take around 1 hour 29 minutes. Visit Sydney during January for peak season energy, or opt for October for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 47
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 109
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance678.97km
Average flight time1 hour 29 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Sydney are available between Dec 14 and Dec 21, with one way flights starting from AU$ 46.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

    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 29 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 196 flight per week flying from Gold Coast to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA518 (11:41)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney on November 27, 2025 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at AU$ 106.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Gold Coast Airport to Sydney Airport (OOL-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Gold Coast is 0h.
  • 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.

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).

  • ​​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).

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