Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Canberra.
Each week, there are 144 Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, select the 10:30 Virgin Australia Regional flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 16:15 with Jetstar.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your CBR to OOL flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Gold Coast — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Jetstar.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier that operates CBR to OOL flights. A reliable 86.89% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CBR and OOL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, ر.ق. 174 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 349. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CBR to OOL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CBR to OOL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Canberra Airport, 72.61% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CBR. Whether you have an early flight from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Consider booking a hotel near OOL if you're catching a late Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Gold Coast Airport rental car and discover Gold Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gold Coast Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Canberra Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CBR to OOL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Gold Coast, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to check off its leading attractions. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Australia, consider Toowoomba, about 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are highlights.
