Flying from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Coffs Harbour.
Your CFS to OOL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stop between CFS and OOL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, R 3,220 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,965. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CFS to OOL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CFS to OOL.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Of all flights leaving Coffs Harbour Airport, 70.37% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Coffs Harbour Airport from central Coffs Harbour, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CFS:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to the centre of Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CFS to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Gold Coast, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to check off its top sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, consider Toowoomba, about 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are the start of reasons to visit.
