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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:21
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 23:31.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Coolangatta to Melbourne takes 2h 21m, covering 2,146 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 Coolangatta to Melbourne range from $193 to $334, with an average of $250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $250 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $245 return, compared with $474 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jetstar has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Coolangatta to Melbourne flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 83% on time
• Jetstar: 80% on time
• Virgin Australia: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Coolangatta to Melbourne flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, 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 $189 to $1,525. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Coolangatta to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $60:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $83:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Hertz

Flights from Coolangatta to Melbourne usually depart from Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) and may arrive at several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Coolangatta to Melbourne route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Most connecting flights from Coolangatta to Melbourne pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Coolangatta to Melbourne. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $226 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $53.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Coolangatta and Melbourne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar
• Qantas Airways

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

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Coolangatta to Melbourne flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: 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
• 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.