Cheap Flights from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD)

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Cheap Flights from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD)

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, 11 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$132 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$132
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 11 Dec from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at AU$132 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$143 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$143
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at AU$143 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$153 Return, just found
AU$153
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at AU$153 just found
Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$154 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$154
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at AU$154 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$164 Return, just found
AU$164
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at AU$164 just found
Virgin Australia
Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$165 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$165
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at AU$165 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$174 Return, just found
AU$174
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 13 Jan from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Thu, 15 Jan, priced at AU$174 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$175 Return, just found
AU$175
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at AU$175 just found
Virgin Australia
Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$179 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$179
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 6 Feb from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Tue, 24 Feb, priced at AU$179 found 15 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
OOL
Gold Coast
SYD
Sydney
AU$232 Return, just found
AU$232
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Gold Coast to Sydney, returning Sat, 7 Mar, priced at AU$232 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$102 - AU$212 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Sydney

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

Select flight to Kingsford Smith Intl. SYD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from AU$174
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from AU$174

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Coolangatta Airport (OOL) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between OOL and Mascot Airport is AU$132. But you better get a move on. This price is taken from fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Coolangatta Airport (OOL) to Mascot Airport?
This can differ between air carriers, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) 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 OOL to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mascot Airport?
It takes around 1 hour and 27 minutes to fly from OOL to SYD. Put your seat back and make yourself comfortable — but not too comfortable. You'll be landing in Sydney before long.
How far is the flight from Coolangatta Airport (OOL) to SYD?
That movie you've been desperate to see will just have to wait — the flight distance between Gold Coast Airport and Sydney Airport is only 680 kilometres. The captain will be asking you to buckle up for landing before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from OOL to Mascot Airport?
It's a breeze to fly directly from Gold Coast Airport to Mascot Airport. Here are the most sought-after carriers that operate nonstop services on this route:

  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 317 monthly flights
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 260 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 121 monthly flights
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 30 monthly flights

Are OOL to Sydney Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from OOL to SYD showing up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Coolangatta
Destination airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$132
Distance
675 km
Average flight time
2 hours 29 mins

Book with confidence

OOL to SYD Flights

Gold Coast and Sydney Airports

Arrange cheap flights to Sydney from Gold Coast and experience the ocean views from Bondi Beach and the epic architecture of the harbour-front Opera House. Begin by heading to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), formerly known as Coolangatta Airport, which has undergone an extensive terminal redevelopment. Multiple shops and dining options now make the start to your holiday comfortable and easy. Parking at OOL is close to the terminal, and you can choose between short- and long-term, covered and uncovered parking spaces. The passenger pick-up and drop-off zones are located outside of the airport’s entrance.

Your plane will arrive at the domestic terminal of Sydney Airport (SYD), the busiest in Australia. This airport supplies separate car parks for domestic and international flights, but both includes long- and short-term options. Looking for the pick-up zones? The area for T1 is located in the international car park, while the T2 and T3 pick-up spot is on the right-hand side of Keith Smith Avenue. You’ll find the drop-off location on the departures levels. To have your own set of wheels when your flight arrives, rent a car in Sydney with us ahead of time and have it waiting for you.

Route Information

Gold Coast to Sydney flights cover a distance of 680 km. From OOL to SYD, it only takes 1 ½ hours. Check out the views from the window seat and take a short nap; you’ll be landing before you realize it.

Get Your Cheap Flights Today

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