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Cheap flights from Sydney to Gold Coast from $42 SYD, WSI → OOL

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

The cheapest return found recently is $163 with Virgin Australia, 22 Dec – 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $42 with Jetstar, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$42, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$163, 22 Dec to 26 Dec
Usual return price
$147 to $236
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $123 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 25 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $147 to $236.

Cheapest return found recently

$163

22 Dec – 26 Dec · Virgin Australia

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Leaves 7:20 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$163

22 Dec – 26 Dec · Virgin Australia

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Leaves 7:20 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $163 22 Dec – 26 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $123 30 Nov – 3 Decfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $92 to $127.

At $163, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 13 Nov to 15 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

188 fares on 13 departure dates

13 Nov – 21 Nov: $370, found yesterday17 Nov – 27 Nov: $147, found 8 days ago19 Nov – 19 Nov: $163, found 6 days ago20 Nov – 22 Nov: $327, found 2 days ago27 Nov – 30 Nov: $257, found 3 days ago28 Nov – 30 Nov: $209, found 3 days ago29 Nov – 3 Dec: $140, found 8 days ago30 Nov – 3 Dec: $123, found 8 days ago20 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $195, found 2 days ago22 Dec – 26 Dec: $163, found 2 days ago26 Dec – 30 Dec: $236, found 4 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027: $162, found 5 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027: $129, found 5 days agoNovDecJan
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 21 Nov$370QantasSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
17 Nov – 27 Nov$147JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Nov – 19 Nov$163JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Nov – 22 Nov$327JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 30 Nov$257JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 30 Nov$209JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Nov – 3 Dec$140JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Nov – 3 Dec$123Virgin AustraliaSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$195Virgin AustraliaSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 26 Dec$163Virgin AustraliaSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 30 Dec$236JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027$162JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027$129JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $123.

November 2026From $123Cheapest seen8 departure dates30 Nov – 3 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $1633 departure dates22 Dec – 26 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1292 departure dates15 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates is usually $56 to $69.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$42

1 Dec · Jetstar

Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Leaves 2:10 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$42

1 Dec · Jetstar

Western Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Leaves 2:10 p.m. · 1 h 25 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $42 1 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $41 to $50.

$42, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $41 to $50.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates from 19 Nov to 14 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 1 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

196 fares on 31 departure dates

19 Nov: $81, found 6 days ago27 Nov: $128, found 3 days ago28 Nov: $71, found 3 days ago30 Nov: $56, found 3 days ago1 Dec: $42, found 2 days ago2 Dec: $58, found 2 days ago5 Dec: $48, found 4 days ago7 Dec: $60, found 6 days ago9 Dec: $45, found 2 days ago12 Dec: $70, found 5 days ago15 Dec: $58, found 2 days ago16 Dec: $59, found 3 days ago20 Dec: $90, found 6 days ago4 Jan 2027: $86, found 3 days ago17 Jan 2027: $58, found 3 days ago31 Jan 2027: $60, found 3 days ago1 Feb 2027: $55, found 3 days ago2 Feb 2027: $55, found 3 days ago3 Feb 2027: $55, found 3 days ago4 Feb 2027: $55, found 3 days ago5 Feb 2027: $61, found 2 days ago6 Feb 2027: $60, found 3 days ago7 Feb 2027: $56, found 5 days ago8 Feb 2027: $51, found 5 days ago25 Feb 2027: $59, found 3 days ago7 Mar 2027: $58, found 5 days ago14 Mar 2027: $63, found 6 days ago2 Apr 2027: $71, found 4 days ago19 Apr 2027: $57, found 2 days ago27 Apr 2027: $67, found 2 days ago14 Jul 2027: $73, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebMarAprJul
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 Nov$81JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
27 Nov$128JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
28 Nov$71JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
30 Nov$56JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
1 Dec$42JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
2 Dec$58JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
5 Dec$48JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 Dec$60JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$45JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
12 Dec$70JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$58JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
16 Dec$59JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
20 Dec$90Virgin AustraliaSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
4 Jan 2027$86Virgin AustraliaSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
17 Jan 2027$58JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
31 Jan 2027$60JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
1 Feb 2027$55JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
2 Feb 2027$55JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
3 Feb 2027$55JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
4 Feb 2027$55JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
5 Feb 2027$61JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 Feb 2027$60JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
7 Feb 2027$56JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
8 Feb 2027$51JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
25 Feb 2027$59JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
7 Mar 2027$58JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
14 Mar 2027$63JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
2 Apr 2027$71JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
19 Apr 2027$57JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
27 Apr 2027$67JetstarSydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jul 2027$73JetstarWestern Sydney Airport (WSI) → Gold Coast Airport (OOL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $42.

November 2026From $564 departure dates30 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $42Cheapest seen9 departure dates1 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $583 departure dates17 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $519 departure dates8 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in February 2027
March 2027From $582 departure dates7 Mar 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $573 departure dates19 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $731 departure date14 Jul 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Sydney to Gold Coast

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sydney to Gold Coast?

Return

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$226$147+131%35
7–13 days$158$110+61%46
14–29 days$119$97+21%49
30–59 days$121$94+24%44
60–89 days$125$95+28%34
90–179 days$103$92+5%48
180+ days$98$98Cheapest seen9

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$90$54+88%32
7–13 days$66$47+38%42
14–29 days$51$41+6%48
30–59 days$48$44Cheapest seen49
60–89 days$51$48+6%49
90–179 days$50$42+4%49
180+ days$59$54+23%48

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Sydney → Brisbane

71 km from Gold Coast

$126

$37 less than flying to Gold Coast

12 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 · SYD → BNE · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Newcastle → Gold Coast

117 km from Sydney

$420

$257 more than flying from Sydney

4 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · NTL → OOL · out 2 stops, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Sydney → Ballina

93 km from Gold Coast

$32

$10 less than flying to Gold Coast

10 Jan 2027 · SYD → BNK · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Newcastle → Gold Coast

117 km from Sydney

$51

$9 more than flying from Sydney

4 Jan 2027 · NTL → OOL · nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Sydney → Brisbane

71 km from Gold Coast

$53

$11 more than flying to Gold Coast

5 Dec · WSI → BNE · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Dec – 26 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The cheapest return found recently is $163 with Virgin Australia, 22 Dec to 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $123 with Virgin Australia, 30 Nov to 3 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $147 to $236.

How much is a one-way flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $42 with Jetstar, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 31 departure dates is usually $56 to $69.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Gold Coast?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $123, 30 Nov to 3 Dec, found 8 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $42, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 47% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $163 with Virgin Australia, 22 Dec to 26 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $42 with Jetstar, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 1 Dec, takes 1 h 25 min from Western Sydney Airport (WSI) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Between 13 Nov and 15 Jan 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 9 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Virgin Australia on 3 and Qantas on 1. Between 19 Nov and 14 Jul 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 29 of the 31 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work