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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Coolangatta:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:23
• Latest: departs at 16:30 and lands at 18:53.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Coolangatta:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Adelaide to Coolangatta takes 2h 23m, covering 2,580 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Adelaide to Coolangatta range from $274 to $441, with an average of $344 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $344 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $326 return, compared with $501 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Coolangatta flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $288 to $1,322. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Coolangatta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• OCR Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet
• East Coast Car Rentals

Flights from Adelaide to Coolangatta usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Adelaide to Coolangatta route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Connecting flights from Adelaide to Coolangatta most commonly pass through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Adelaide to Coolangatta. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $320 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $361, a difference of $41.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Adelaide and Coolangatta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 11m, compared to 7h 43m via Melbourne (MEL).

Among airlines operating Adelaide to Coolangatta flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.