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Flight from Coolangatta to Los Angeles

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  • What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,453. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are $2,990 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,022 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,393.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to California?

    The cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast to California is February, when tickets cost $1,233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,041 and $1,921 respectively.

  • How long is the flight to California?

    An average direct flight from Gold Coast to California takes 25h 44m, covering a distance of 18519 km. The shortest route is Coolangatta (OOL) to Los Angeles (LAX) with an average flight time of 18h 25m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in California?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (74% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (16%) and San Jose (11%).

Top 3 airlines serving from Gold Coast to California

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gold Coast to California? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 472 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

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.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

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

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Recent return flight deals

1/6Sun
1 stop
23h 25mOOL-LAX
14/6Sat
1 stop
25h 45mLAX-OOL
$1,610
7/8Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
18h 25mOOL-LAX
2/9Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 35mLAX-OOL
$1,682
19/6Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 10mOOL-LAX
27/6Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 40mLAX-OOL
$1,758
19/6Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 53mOOL-LAX
27/6Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 40mLAX-OOL
$1,768
5/7Sat
1 stopAir New Zealand
38h 05mOOL-LAX
27/7Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 40mLAX-OOL
$1,805
5/8Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
28h 15mOOL-LAX
5/9Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 40mLAX-OOL
$1,810
4/8Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
24h 50mOOL-LAX
4/9Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
18h 25mLAX-OOL
$1,812
7/8Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 10mOOL-LAX
2/9Tue
2 stopsVirgin Australia
22h 55mLAX-OOL
$1,879
5/8Tue
2 stopsVirgin Australia
23h 25mOOL-LAX
5/9Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
29h 10mLAX-OOL
$1,891
1/6Sun
2 stopsHawaiian Airlines
33h 55mOOL-LAX
14/6Sat
2 stopsHawaiian Airlines
31h 00mLAX-OOL
$2,271

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