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FAQs - booking Gold Coast flights

  • Are there any direct connections to Brisbane from Gold Coast Airport?

    If you’re travelling on to Brisbane after your flight from Sydney to Gold Coast, there are several private operators that offer connections between the two cities. These operators can vary by price and availability, so be sure to shop around and book in advance. Fares for shuttles from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane hotels and transit areas start at around $39.

  • How much is a taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Kingscliff?

    Taxi fares can vary by time of day, taxi company and availability. Generally, fares range from around $27-32 and the trip can take anywhere from approximately 12-15 minutes. Taxis can be hired at the taxi rank located just outside of Gold Coast Airport’s main terminal building.

  • Which rental car agencies operate at Gold Coast Airport?

    Companies offering onsite car hire at the airport include Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, Avis and Redspot. The car hire kiosks are located directly across from the arrivals area. Rates vary by availability, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead and make your booking before your flight touches down.

  • Does Gold Coast Airport have any lounge areas?

    Gold Coast Airport features two lounge areas for status-holding flyers and single-entry pass holders to relax, catch up on some work, grab a snack or enjoy a coffee. The Qantas Club is for members only, but the Virgin Australia Lounges offer one-time access for a fee of around $65.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Gold Coast?

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Gold Coast from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Gold Coast?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Gold Coast with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

    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 Gold Coast from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Gold Coast

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Sydney to the following destinations at these prices or less: Coolangatta $96 one-way - $152 round-trip
  • High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from Sydney is January.
  • When booking your flight from Sydney to Gold Coast, you won’t have to worry about a layover. Non-stop flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Gold Coast Airport are easily found, with services available from both budget and standard airlines. Gold Coast Airport is located in Bilinga and within 2.5 miles of most of the area’s tourist attractions.
  • Feeling hungry before boarding? Sydney Airport has plenty of airport dining options for refuelling before your flight to Gold Coast. From bistros and pubs to Lebanese options, Japanese food and fast food favourites like Mcdonald’s, you won’t be short of opportunity to grab a quick pre-flight meal. Restaurant options are scattered throughout the terminals for convenient snacking wherever your gate may be.
  • Getting to various destinations in and around Gold Coast from Gold Coast Airport can be accomplished in several ways. One of the most convenient methods of transport is the SkyBus. SkyBus operates routes from Gold Coast Airport to all of the main beaches and hotel zones in the area, with fares starting at around $17.50 for a single ticket.
  • Another option for getting to your hotel is by public transport. TransLink offers Surfside Buslines that leave directly from the airport and connect you with hotel zones and beaches all over the Gold Coast region. Broadbeach tram station can be accessed via the 777 bus, also linking you to tram routes through the area.
  • Need to leave your car at Sydney Airport? Airport parking options are easy to navigate and can be booked in advance online. There are car parks available for every budget, and rates start at around $30 per day. To get to the budget car parks, there is a free shuttle bus that operates every 15 minutes.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Sydney to Gold Coast

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Gold Coast? 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 KAYAK reviews.
7.7
RexOverall score based on 39 reviews
74comfort
84crew
82overall
58entertainment
67food
80boarding
Airline reviews

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

Pros: "The flight was during very bad weather and the pilots did a great job of keeping us informed and feeling safe."
Cons: "Due to the weather snacks were handed out but no water. Water used to be provided in single serves. As it is now poured into cups it was not provided on the flight. This seems like cost saving that is unacceptable to customers paying the same price with no access to a drink on the flight."
Pros: "The service was good even for such a short flight (20 mins)"
Cons: "Was an old aircraft so the interior could do with updating"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Limited baggage allowance , check in clerk over officious and totally unhelpful. "Safety" factor re weight used interminably, why not upgrade fleet if safety is so important ? Asked how I was to get luggage not on flight , told " not my problem , read fine print ""
Pros: "Everything was marvelous. The staff, food, and entertainment were excellent just like on our flight with Qantas from Vancouver to Sydney."
Cons: "Nothing."
Pros: "Flight attendants super sweet and really paid attention to any needs. Comfy seats, lots of movies to choose from and a tasty breakfast."
Cons: "Seats are too small, uncomfortable. We had a 50 minute delay in departure."
Pros: "The crew was very friendly and professional. The aircraft was clean and well maintained. Food and entertainment were great."
Cons: "Completely satisfied."
Cons: "Unfortunately the flight could not be shorter. Otherwise a perfect flight, and well worth the price."
Pros: "The flight is short, it was on time, boarding process was swift."
Cons: "There was one flight attendant with attitude problems but if you ignore her, she would stop it. No big issue."
Pros: "Quantas Entertainment app was great!"
Cons: "Quantas seems to have frequent gate changes. You have to pay attention. No WiFi in terminals despite posted signs."
Cons: "unable to get assigned seat ahead of time. the only seat available was in the middle, getting uncomfortable to getting in and out. Economy on upper deck has only one bathroom that I leave the imagination up to you."
Pros: "Boarding was quick."
Cons: "Flight was not comfortable, when seats are pushed back, there is no leg room left. Entertainment system and contents both were poor. Flight delayed by 4 hours."
Pros: "Food and entertainment were great. Enough space to be comfortable. Crew was nice and attentive."
Pros: "Not much. Incoming flight was late then turn-around was ridiculous."
Cons: "We had extra baggage, which I tried to pay online multiple times but the Virgin website kept indicating they are having problems. When we arrived at the airport the charged us basically twice (for extra bags) what we would have paid had they not rigged their website to make extra money."
Pros: "I was able to sleep"
Cons: "Making sure there was a vegan food option and the crew knew."
Pros: "The crew did well/"
Cons: "More information prior to boarding as to why we were 2 hours delayed."
Pros: "Yogurt and breakfast muffin were a nice surprise on our 3 hour flight. Seat space was not too bad."
Cons: "Would have liked an offer for more water."
Cons: "Planes could have been time Half way on the trip they cancel my plane had wait 4 hours late which means I had 12 hours fly from Tass to Towsviile"
Cons: "The air pressure in the plane not good causing significant pain I’m my ears"
Pros: "Entertainment."
Cons: "I had three flights with Virgin Australia, all to get to and from Sydney and to and from the US. ALL THREE FLIGHTS WERE DELAYED, one even being a 2-3hr delay, and compensation was only $8 AUD voucher at the airport - just enough to get coffee! Excuses were made due to weather, some say it was due to staff. Never will I fly with them. Disorganized and never on time."
Pros: "Seats reclined comfortably but were definitely cramped & crew was pleasant. I got my first choice on meals in both economy x while sitting in the front while headed to Oz and regular economy when sitting in the back on the way home."
Cons: "Only one drink service included, which came with the first meal. The rest of the options were water throughout the flight until breakfast when juice or coffees and teas were offered. Entertainment was a little dated, including HBO series from the early 2000’s rather than newer shows. Flight was an hour late without explanation & there wasn’t the starry night sky that I heard so much about. Overall I’d fly again if it was a good flight deal but I wouldn’t specifically seek the airline out when planning another trip."
Pros: "Coach seats are pretty comfortable. Crew announces for people to put their seats up when meals are served. Entertainment chicles were solid."
Cons: "Some crew members were aloof. Service was ok and very dependent on which crew member it was"
Pros: "Happy hour Is great marketing move for us tired working people to start our journey Like flights used to be"
Cons: "Seating is not spacious. No free snacks or beverages. But the price was right!"
Pros: "The flight was amazing for the price I paid."
Cons: "There could be better food/snack options but I can’t complain too much."
Cons: "Flight was almost 2 hours late. Short flight ended up being over 2 hrs as landing conditions were not suitable and plane had to keep hovering around the airport for a long time before it was cleared to land. Crew was very nice. Seats very roomy in economy."
Cons: "Previous review is for Sydney to yulara. Flight from Christchurch to Sydney was very smooth and no problems at all"
Pros: "Excellent. I arrived early and Jetstar accomodated me with getting an earlier flight."
Pros: "Friendly staff."
Cons: "Flight was a reward booking from Qantas / emirates miles, and our experience was being pampered on these flights. Jet star budget reward flight was a disapppintment, no food or beverages, or entertainment. Pane was late but with no explanations or updates."
Pros: "Low initial fair if you have no luggage."
Cons: "Jetstar Charges for everything. Each bag over 7 kg. $360 charge for luggage. 4 bags. Obscene. If you wait until the airport to add bags they charge more. Unfortunately I waited. They claim the check in process should have been clear to me that I needed to check in bags in advance. It really did not. The website is deceptive and tries to get you to check-in without mentioning the excess charge. Employees seem to enjoy gouging customers at the terminal. Charge for soda? Employees were rude. Terrible service and airline. Avoid at all costs."
Pros: "The crew was nice and even walked up and down the isle with a crying baby"
Cons: "You have to pay for everything, our seats did not recline and there is zero entertainment options."
Cons: "Ok so. With ticket purchase you only get a carry on bag in economy. To pay for a checked 15kg bag is $68, but only if you pay ahead of time. If you pay at the counter it will cost you $100. The woman at our gate was completely alone, and clearly frustrated by the situation and kept radio-ing for information about where the rest of her crew was. They are flying 787 Dreamliner now and just squeezing as many people as they can on them. I am a 5’10” female and my knees were hitting the seat in front of me. Want to recline your seat? Go ahead, but the bottom of the seat now slides forward as well to compensate for the lack of space. So if you’re tall like myself, you can’t recline your seat because it forces your knees further into the seat in front of you. Lastly, they have this ‘amazing entertainment service’. It’s $8 to watch a movie or play a game of solitaire. Such a scam. Water is the only drink included and the power outlet in my seat didn’t work. They are exactly what they have always been, but dressed up nicer, cheap and crappy airline looking to make as much money as possible. Won’t be flying with them again. For the money I paid to check a bag plus ticket cost, I could have flown a much nicer airline. will do next time!"
Pros: "JetStar has gotten some bad reviews, but I found this flight to be quite acceptable. Everything was straightforward, as compared to Virgin Australia. Basically, no surprises."

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