How many flights from Gold Coast to Sydney are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 90% of flights from Gold Coast to Sydney have been non-stop. This indicates that direct routes are widely available for this journey. For the remaining flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been one. Travelers can typically expect a direct flight option when planning their trip between these two cities.

How long does it take to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney?

A direct flight from Gold Coast to Sydney typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 90 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 6 hours and 55 minutes. The distance covered on this route is around 680 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Historically, good prices on flights from Gold Coast to Sydney have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that often presents favorable deals for travelers. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, it is common to find competitive pricing for this particular journey. Travelers can often find good value when planning their trip between these two cities.

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Gold Coast to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

A typical journey from Gold Coast to Sydney takes about 1h 30m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 680 kilometers. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, the median flight time closely reflects direct travel.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Gold Coast to Sydney, fares typically range from $65–$185, with a median of $121. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, with only 14% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney, the data indicates that November is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $50. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $51, followed by April at $56. These months present the best opportunities for lower-cost travel on this route.

How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Sydney

Regular price: A$206 - A$382

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney is typically between AUD206 and AUD382. The current lowest deal is AUD119 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 10.

now A$119

Low A$206

High A$382

The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney is April, with a median price of $50. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $156. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$50

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$156

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Sydney

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$288

A$122

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$298

A$122

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$326

A$122

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$288

A$122

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$326

A$128

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$288

A$122

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$316 → A$201

37%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$323 → A$209

35%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

A$310 → A$199

36%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

A$318 → A$219

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

Gold Coast - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above typical level

Recent fares from Gold Coast to Sydney are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, August, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

1h 30m is the typical direct flight time

Direct flights typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 7h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

90% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an available airline offering direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Gold Coast main airports to depart from

Gold Coast (OOL)

Cheapest

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from Gold Coast city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$119

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Cheapest

Western Sydney International Airport offers a convenient arrival point for reaching western Sydney.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$119

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~A$177

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Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$596

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Oct 14

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$580

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Business Class

From OOL

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Dec 11

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$587

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Business Class

From OOL

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Nov 09

Sydney, Australia

44% AI deal score

$576

$529

Save $47

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Business Class

From OOL

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Nov 05

Sydney, Australia

44% AI deal score

$571

$529

Save $42

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Business Class

From OOL

Elite

Oct 15

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$555

$529

Save $26

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From OOL

Elite

Jan 21

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$553

$529

Save $24

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Business Class

From OOL

Elite

Feb 27

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$566

$529

Save $37

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Business Class

From OOL

Elite

Jan 21

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$550

$529

Save $21

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Business Class

From OOL

Elite

Oct 10

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$549

$529

Save $20

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Business Class

From OOL

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Oct 08

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$540

$529

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for Gold Coast to Sydney. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window averaged around $95. Prices tend to increase closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $285. For the best value, consider securing your tickets well in advance of your travel date.

A good deal for a Gold Coast to Sydney flight is considered to be around $65 or less, based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been $121. Prices at or below $65 indicate a significant saving compared to the typical cost of the route. Conversely, prices around $185 or higher are generally considered more expensive.

Historically, November and August have offered the cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Sydney, with median prices of approximately $50 and $51, respectively. April also presented good value, with a median price of $56. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $121 for this route. Planning your trip during these times could result in savings.

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Gold Coast to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Sydney

Regular price: A$206 - A$382

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney is typically between AUD206 and AUD382. The current lowest deal is AUD119 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 10.

now A$119

Low A$206

High A$382

The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$50

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$156

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Sydney

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$288

A$122

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$298

A$122

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$326

A$122

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$288

A$122

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$326

A$128

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Sydney

Gold Coast (OOL) - Sydney (WSI)

Jetstar

A$288

A$122

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$316 → A$201

37%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$323 → A$209

35%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

A$310 → A$199

36%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

A$318 → A$219

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

Gold Coast - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above typical level

Recent fares from Gold Coast to Sydney are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, August, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

1h 30m is the typical direct flight time

Direct flights typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 7h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

90% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an available airline offering direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Gold Coast main airports to depart from

Gold Coast (OOL)

Cheapest

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from Gold Coast city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$119

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Cheapest

Western Sydney International Airport offers a convenient arrival point for reaching western Sydney.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$119

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$540

$529

Save $11

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Gold Coast to Sydney

Gold Coast to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

Direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

Gold Coast - Sydney route insights

Fares above typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

1h 30m is the typical direct flight time

90% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Gold Coast main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

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Oct 15

Oct 14

Dec 11

Nov 09

Nov 05

Oct 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How early should I book Gold Coast to Sydney flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Gold Coast to Sydney flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney?

How many flights from Gold Coast to Sydney are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Related routes

More routes from Gold Coast

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Gold Coast to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

Direct flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney

Gold Coast - Sydney route insights

Fares above typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

1h 30m is the typical direct flight time

90% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Gold Coast main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Oct 16

Oct 15

Oct 14

Dec 11

Nov 09

Nov 05

Oct 15

Jan 21

Feb 27

Jan 21

Oct 10

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How early should I book Gold Coast to Sydney flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Gold Coast to Sydney flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Gold Coast to Sydney?