Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland three hours ahead of Gold Coast.
Flights from OOL to AKL start from 08:10 — the first with Air New Zealand. The latest departure is at 19:10 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can take your pick of 33 weekly Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OOL to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetstar is your gateway to exploring Auckland (and perhaps some other great corners of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating OOL to AKL flights. An impressive 86.42% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between OOL and AKL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Wellington International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, R 2,293 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,777. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OOL to AKL.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on schedule at their destination.
Gold Coast Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Follow your own route with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and discover more of Auckland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Auckland Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you should also see. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're looking to explore another corner of New Zealand, consider Manukau City, about 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are key highlights.