Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is 14 hours ahead of New York.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK 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.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Auckland Airport is a top stopover on the JFK to OOL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, R 9,647 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 20,549. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to OOL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to OOL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Reserve a hotel close to OOL if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Gold Coast's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Gold Coast. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Gold Coast in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you'd like to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to OOL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Gold Coast, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel around 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to tick off its top sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.