Flying from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) leaving from here.
Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast. The city runs on the UTC+10 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Johannesburg to OOL.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to OOL, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one option when you're setting off from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 77.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The drive from central Johannesburg to HLA typically takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Johannesburg to OOL flight? Relax in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Book a hotel near OOL if you're catching a late flight from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire to explore Gold Coast and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week before your Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport flight.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
The centre of Gold Coast is around 19 kilometres from Gold Coast Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, R 11,896 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,899. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to OOL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Johannesburg to OOL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). July is the most popular month to visit Gold Coast. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Lock in a Johannesburg to OOL plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gold Coast to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Gold Coast
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Gold Coast Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Gold Coast:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Gold Coast itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Toowoomba is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Gold Coast. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Buderim is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 177 kilometres north of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without visiting Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park.
