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Book Cheap Sydney to Gold Coast Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Gold Coast that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Gold Coast

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Jetstar Logo
18:55 - 20:15
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:30
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$126Jetstar
Mon, 24 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Jetstar Logo
16:35 - 17:55
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:15
OOL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$127Jetstar
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 22:05
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:15
OOL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$129Jetstar
Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 22:05
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:40
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$135Jetstar
Tue, 28 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:15 - 10:45
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$136Jetstar
Sat, 22 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Jetstar Logo
16:35 - 17:55
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:35 - 20:05
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$138Jetstar
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:45 - 22:05
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 08:30
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$139Jetstar
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 09:30
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:10 - 11:40
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$140Jetstar
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Jetstar Logo
16:35 - 17:55
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:30
OOL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$142Jetstar
Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:20
SYD
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OOL
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:15
OOL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$143Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Gold Coast flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Gold Coast to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Sydney to Gold Coast flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Gold Coast from Sydney found in the last 5 days was to Coolangatta, at $72 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Coolangatta (OOL), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $72.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Gold Coast?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Sydney to Gold Coast depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Gold Coast is generally at night, when retur flights cost $184 on average. Morning departures are around 28% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Gold Coast is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $304.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,053, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Gold Coast?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Gold Coast, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Gold Coast is June, when tickets cost $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $243 and $235 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Gold Coast clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Gold Coast, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Gold Coast, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Sydney to Gold Coast, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Coolangatta

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?

    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 from Sydney to Gold Coast.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Gold Coast?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sydney to Gold Coast is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers 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 from Sydney to Gold Coast 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 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 from Sydney to Gold Coast 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 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 $86 one-way - $139 round-trip
  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Gold Coast

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Gold Coast. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 464 reviews
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
Airline reviews

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

10.0 ExcellentSheila, Apr 2026
SYD - MEL
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

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

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

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.

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.

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.

Boarding took place at the front and back. Weight of luggage was unclear and cost an arm and a leg.

Flight was cancelled and the next available flight they could get me on was 18:30 that night. I was travelling up for a conference so needed to be in Brisbane by 12:00 at the latest. I had to rebook with another carrier and I've had to follow up three times about the refund for this flight. The flight I rebooked cost over $400.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

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?

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

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.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Good. BUT the Kayak app kept sending me wrong messages saying that there was a Gate change. That same thing is happening today.

Our flight was delayed twice and after we boarded it was delayed again as they were searching for a passenger's small bag. We arrived in Hobart one hour later.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Grubby plane, dirty seat & table, poor food, wait for baggage, staff ok.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

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 more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

They had issues with the plane prior to boarding. You could see it in the gate lounge staff. An hour after the plane was supposed to have taken off, we were still in the gate lounge, not a peep from the staff. Couldn’t seem to bring themselves to give a single verbal update. Then, they give some odd partial message verbally - plane has been downgraded. It’s not going anywhere. We need 37 people with carry on only to volunteer to go onto another flight + we’ll give you a $200 voucher - so this caused chaos, as people rushed to the desk. No mention of what those with checked baggage should do. About another 20 mins later, another lady at the desk makes a reference to going to another gate but stops mid sentence. Fed up, I approach the desk and ask if they can give some clear instructions to those that have checked baggage about what we should do. Another lady then gives a message over the PA telling those with checked baggage to go to a different gate. So we go to the new gate, spend an hour there waiting while the confusion between staff and passengers continues. Eventually board only to sit on the plane for about another hour as confused staff clearly have too many people on the plane and not enough seats. They finally figure it out and the flight leaves 3h25mins late. Things like this happen all the time I’d imagine, so you’d think dealing with it should be their bread and butter. Keep customers updated. Give clear instructions. Apologise for the delays. Not hard, but seemingly all lost on the Jetstar team that day. Pathetic.

The flight was cancelled 7 hours before it was due to fly and Jetstar said they couldn't get us on any other flight that day. We took a refund and easily booked a Virgin flight close to the time of the canvelled Jetstar flight.

Why is it so hard for Jetstar to get boarding a plane correct? In this current environment why have everyone on the plane early to just sit on the plane while they work out where their boarding system went wrong resorting to using a hand held counter to check numbers on the plane Having everyone on the plane for longer than necessary is very annoying then when arriving at the destination it takes 1/2 for ground crew handling baggage to get the bags out again this creates issues with keeping people in confined spaces longer than necessary

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