Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SFO to OOL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and OOL:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Auckland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is R 8,710. A return ticket right now is R 19,224. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to OOL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to OOL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near OOL:
Pick up a Gold Coast Airport rental car and explore Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Rental are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Gold Coast based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to OOL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach.
