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Low season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)

FAQs - booking Surfers Paradise flights

  • How long is the flight to Surfers Paradise?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport2h 05m
    Flights from Canberra1h 35m
    Flights from Perth4h 25m
    Flights from Sydney1h 20m
    Flights from Adelaide2h 15m
  • Which airlines fly to Coolangatta?

    Many airlines fly to Coolangatta, the most common ones being Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Coolangatta.

  • How to fly to Surfers Paradise?

    You cannot fly directly to Surfers Paradise. KAYAK recommends you fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) (19.4 km from Surfers Paradise). From there you can hire a car or take a taxi.

  • What airports are near Surfers Paradise?

    The closest airport is Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) (19.4 km). Other nearby airports are Brisbane (BNE) (74.07 km), Lismore (LSY) (93.45 km), Ballina Byron (BNK) (93.6 km) or Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY) (159.06 km). KAYAK recommends you fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast.

  • How far is Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport from central Coolangatta?

    You’ll need to travel 3 km to reach the Coolangatta city centre from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport.

  • What is the name of Coolangatta’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Coolangatta, called Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport (OOL). It can also be referred to as Coolangatta, Gold Coast, or Gold Coast/Coolangatta.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Surfers Paradise?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Surfers Paradise.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Surfers Paradise?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Surfers Paradise is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Surfers Paradise?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Surfers Paradise with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Surfers Paradise?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Surfers Paradise up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Surfers Paradise

  • There is no major airport in Surfers Paradise. It is instead served by Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport.

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Surfers Paradise? 25% of our users found return tickets to Surfers Paradise for the following prices or less: From Canberra $218, from Hobart $224, from Melbourne $461

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Surfers Paradise flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Surfers Paradise

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to Surfers Paradise? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 479 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
Airline reviews

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

Everything was spot on until boarding time . Plane was late departing by 40 min… but then they couldn’t find a tug to push us out from the terminal… we sat around for another 20 min making us just over an hour late. Apart from being late everything else was fine !!!

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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