What to know about flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The distance between Melbourne and Gold Coast is approximately 1,331.24km. The average flight time between Melbourne and Gold Coast is 2 hours 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. August is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£39
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-OOL 2h 5m · Direct Mon, Dec 7
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Cheapest return
£68
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-OOL 2h 5m · Direct Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,331.24km
Flight distance
2h 5m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £39 and round-trip from £68. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast operate an average of 61 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 16.8% on-time departure rate and a 59.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Gold Coast flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Gold Coast according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Melbourne to Gold Coast Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Average price of one-way tickets from Melbourne to Gold Coast booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast, fares are lowest in January (£42) and highest in September (£80).

£80
£61
£42
£23
    Cheapest
  • £54
    Oct
  • £50
    Nov
  • £49
    Dec
  • £42
    Jan
  • £51
    Feb
  • £59
    Mar
  • £56
    Apr
  • £59
    May
  • £68
    Jun
  • £56
    Jul
  • £65
    Aug
  • £80
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Average price of return tickets from Melbourne to Gold Coast booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast, fares are lowest in February (£138) and highest in September (£272).

£272
£205
£138
£71
    Cheapest
  • £177
    Oct
  • £164
    Nov
  • £172
    Dec
  • £152
    Jan
  • £138
    Feb
  • £217
    Mar
  • £216
    Apr
  • £243
    May
  • £211
    Jun
  • £200
    Jul
  • £221
    Aug
  • £272
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £39 (for example, MEL–OOL on Mon, Dec 7). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from £68, departing on Sat, Dec 5 and returning on Sat, Dec 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast (OOL) takes an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 195 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and Gold Coast. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Jetstar Airways: -/-/-/-/-/F/S – JQ444 (departure at 17:47) Virgin Australia: S/-/-/W/T/F/S – VA729 (departure at 08:56)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to Gold Coast on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Dec 7, with one-way fares from just £39.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Gold Coast.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast on October 21, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at £44.
  • Flights to Gold Coast can arrive at: Gold Coast Airport (OOL). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and Gold Coast Airport (MEL–OOL).
  • The time difference between Gold Coast and Melbourne is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Gold Coast is £96. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Melbourne to Gold Coast is £182. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Melbourne and Gold Coast, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.