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

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 12:15
• Latest: departs at 15:30 and lands at 17:05.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Canberra to Coolangatta takes 1h 35m, covering 1,435 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 Canberra to Coolangatta range from $242 to $416, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the $317 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $292 return, compared with $428 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Coolangatta flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, 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 $240 to $2,103. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Coolangatta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $54 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Canberra to Coolangatta usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Canberra to Coolangatta route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Connecting flights from Canberra to Coolangatta most commonly pass through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Canberra to Coolangatta. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $283 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $73.

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 Canberra and Coolangatta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 58m, compared to 5h 22m via Melbourne (MEL).

Coolangatta is 1 hour behind Canberra (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Canberra 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:

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