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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$168 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$168
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Wed, 14 Jan, priced at AU$168 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$187 Return, just found
AU$187
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 18 Nov from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at AU$187 just found
Jetstar
Sun, 9 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$188 Return, just found
AU$188
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 9 Nov from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at AU$188 just found
Virgin Australia
Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$196 Return, just found
AU$196
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at AU$196 just found
Jetstar
Thu, 27 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$197 Return, just found
AU$197
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sun, 30 Nov, priced at AU$197 just found
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$199 Return, just found
AU$199
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at AU$199 just found
Virgin Australia
Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$202 Return, just found
AU$202
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Fri, 14 Nov, priced at AU$202 just found
Virgin Australia
Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$203 Return, just found
AU$203
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Thu, 4 Dec, priced at AU$203 just found
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$206 Return, just found
AU$206
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Oct from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at AU$206 just found
Qantas Airways
Thu, 18 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$334 Return, just found
AU$334
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 18 Dec from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sun, 21 Dec, priced at AU$334 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$131 - AU$206 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Gold Coast

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Coolangatta OOL. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 21 minutes. Flights from AU$209
OOL
Coolangatta
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre21 min
Flights from AU$209

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport to Coolangatta Airport (OOL)?
If you're planning on travelling between MEL and Gold Coast Airport, round-trip journeys start from AU$168. This price is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal slip through your fingers. Book now and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MEL to Gold Coast Airport?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta Airport (OOL) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for MEL to Gold Coast Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to OOL?
With the average flight time between Tullamarine Airport and OOL just 2 hours and 4 minutes, you'll be exploring Gold Coast in the blink of an eye.
How far is the flight from MEL to OOL?
A flight distance of just 1 350 kilometres separates Melbourne and Gold Coast. Once you're up in the skies, you won't get a chance to do much more than listen to a few songs on your travel playlist.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to OOL?
You have plenty of choices when travelling from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta Airport (OOL). Lock in your fare with one of these popular carriers:

  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 312 monthly flights
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 221 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 86 monthly flights
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 34 monthly flights

Are Tullamarine Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Tullamarine Airport to OOL popping up a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals regularly — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Coolangatta
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$168
Distance
1321 km
Average flight time
1 hour 4 mins

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MEL to OOL Flights

Melbourne and Gold Coast Airports

Who doesn’t like to feel like a king or queen? When you travel from Victoria to Queensland, royal treatment comes with the territory, and it doesn’t have to cost you. Book cheap flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast here on Expedia.com.au and rule your holiday from the start. Have your best mate drop you off at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at departures on level one. If you prefer to do things your way, drive yourself and choose from the uncovered long-term car park or undercover lots near terminals 1, 2, and 3.

Once your flight lands at Gold Coast Airport (OOL), head to the passenger pick-up area outside of the terminal if you’re waiting on a ride. This airport also includes various car park options, including short-term, long-term premium, uncovered long-term 1, and covered long-term 1 and 2.

Route Information

Melbourne to Gold Coast flights bring you 1,300 km up the coast and will only last a little over two hours. Just enough time to put on that sleeping mask and squeeze in a nap (after a glass of champagne, maybe). If you’re too excited to sleep, plan day visits to surrounding areas. If you’ve hired a car rental in Gold Coast with us in advance, you can see it all. Wineries, restaurants and bars, spas, and retreats will roll out the red carpet. If you want to witness the majesty of nature, this region has you covered. Rainforests, botanic gardens, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks are all at your fingertips once your flight to Gold Coast lands.

The Golden Hour

It’s never too soon to get on your way. Cheap flights to Gold Coast from Melbourne are here on hand at Expedia.com.au to whisk you away to the gilded beauty of Queensland’s southern jewel. After all of your adventures, and once you’ve had your fill of this surfers’ paradise, grab your cheap tickets to Melbourne and head back.

MEL to OOL Flights

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