Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast (MEL - OOL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$117	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is currently $117
Cheapest one-way flight	$56	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is currently $56
Last-minute weekend getaway	$172	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Gold Coast is currently $172
Cheapest business class flights	$631	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is currently $631

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–220
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–250

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $130

Typical price: $150–225

43 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - OOL Every day

262 weekly connecting flights

MEL - OOL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $120–255

39 weekly nonstop flights

AVV, MEL - OOL Every day

361 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - OOL Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $275

Typical price: $250–420

17 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - OOL Every day

110 weekly connecting flights

MEL - OOL Every day
Air New Zealand

19 weekly connecting flights

MEL - OOL Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Gold Coast

Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 31 min 15 mi
Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 54 min 43 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 57 min 96 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 1 hr 22 min 60 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $110 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $117. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $56.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $130, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $117, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $275, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast starts at $117 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $56 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast is a year-round destination with mild to warm weather. It's famous for its sunshine, though tropical cyclones are possible Jan–Mar. Beaches are popular during school holidays, especially mid-Dec–late Jan. Deals abound at other times of the year. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers. Key events include the Quiksilver Pro & Roxy Pro surf contests (Feb/Mar) & Coolangatta Gold (Nov), an Ironman endurance race combining swimming, running, board paddling and surf skiing.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 43 nonstop flights and 262 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 39 nonstop flights and 361 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast are:

Qantas offers 17 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .
Air New Zealand offers 19 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Gold Coast.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $117. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $56.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $130, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $117, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $275, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Gold Coast.

There are 43 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Gold Coast at price $172 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Gold Coast.

There are 43 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Gold Coast start at $117 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 15 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Gold Coast start at $631 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Gold Coast start at $117 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 15.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Gold Coast, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Gold Coast starts at $172 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Gold Coast at price $172 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Gold Coast, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.