Flying from Launceston Airport (LST) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is one hour behind Launceston and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your LST to OOL flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LST and OOL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is R 1,658. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,569. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LST to OOL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from LST to OOL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
68.35% of flights taking off from Launceston Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Launceston Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Launceston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LST. Whether you have an early flight from Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Reserve a hotel close to OOL if you have a late Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Gold Coast Airport rental car and discover Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
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 to central Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're 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 Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, visit 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 Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LST to OOL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Gold Coast, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to check off its top sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Toowoomba is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No trip is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.