Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 17 hours behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from OOL to Los Angeles. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from OOL to Los Angeles, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you hold a passport from Australia, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
The journey from central Gold Coast to OOL takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to OOL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Los Angeles
R 8,673 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 19,362. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. After your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After your flight from OOL to Los Angeles, unwind at a hotel near VNY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before booking a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from OOL to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
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