Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
Each week, there are 203 Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:30 Qantas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:30 with Qantas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ADL to OOL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Gold Coast, Australia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport:
Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier that offers ADL to OOL flights. A dependable 95.24% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ADL and OOL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Canberra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
At the moment, R 1,204 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,410. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from ADL to OOL, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ADL to OOL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 75.6% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Adelaide Airport from central Adelaide, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ADL:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Consider staying in a hotel near OOL if you're on a late Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and discover more of Gold Coast and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Gold Coast. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Adelaide Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to OOL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Gold Coast, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to check off its leading sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Toowoomba is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without visiting Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
