Flying from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Melbourne.
Every week, there are six Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport flights. To take off early, go for the 15:50 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:00 with Jetstar.
Your AVV to OOL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Gold Coast (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a breeze with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that offers AVV to OOL flights, with 65.57% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney Airport is a popular stop between AVV and OOL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
$60 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. A return flight starts at $137. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from AVV to OOL, reserve your trip two months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Avalon Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Melbourne Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport, have a look at Corio Bay Motel. It's a short drive from AVV.
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Book a hotel close to OOL if you're on a late Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Rental and discover more of Gold Coast and beyond.
Booking your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Gold Coast in March.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from AVV to OOL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach.