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
Wed., 12 Nov. - Thu., 27 Nov.
AVV
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$158 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$158
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 12 Nov. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Thu., 27 Nov., priced at AU$158 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed., 23 Apr. - Wed., 30 Apr.
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$164 Return, just found
AU$164
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 23 Apr. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Wed., 30 Apr., priced at AU$164 just found
Jetstar
Tue., 11 Mar. - Sat., 22 Mar.
AVV
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$166 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$166
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 11 Mar. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sat., 22 Mar., priced at AU$166 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Tue., 11 Mar. - Sat., 22 Mar.
AVV
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$174 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$174
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 11 Mar. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sat., 22 Mar., priced at AU$174 found 19 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed., 19 Nov. - Sun., 23 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$175 Return, just found
AU$175
Return
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Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 19 Nov. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sun., 23 Nov., priced at AU$175 just found
Virgin Australia
Wed., 19 Nov. - Sun., 23 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$181 Return, just found
AU$181
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed., 19 Nov. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sun., 23 Nov., priced at AU$181 just found
Jetstar
Fri., 14 Nov. - Sun., 16 Nov.
AVV
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$182 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$182
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri., 14 Nov. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Sun., 16 Nov., priced at AU$182 found 3 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon., 10 Mar. - Fri., 21 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$183 Return, just found
AU$183
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., 10 Mar. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Fri., 21 Mar., priced at AU$183 just found
Jetstar
Fri., 14 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
AVV
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$184 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$184
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri., 14 Mar. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$184 found 6 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon., 10 Nov. - Fri., 14 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
OOL
Gold Coast
AU$258 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$258
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon., 10 Nov. from Melbourne to Gold Coast, returning Fri., 14 Nov., priced at AU$258 found 4 hours ago
Flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast route information
Origin airport
Avalon
Destination airport
Coolangatta
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$158
Distance
1372 km

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.

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$158. 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.
Gold Coast Flight Deals

Ballina

Melbourne to Ballina - Byron Gateway
AU$212.00
Melbourne Airports

Melbourne

Avalon to Gold Coast
AU$158.00
*Available to Expedia members.