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Cheap flights to Gold Coast
Surf beaches from Surfers Paradise to Burleigh, and rainforest walks in the hinterland.
- Best weather
- May to Nov
- Warmest
- Jan, 29°C
- Airport
- OOL
Best time to visit Gold Coast
The best time to visit Gold Coast for the weather is from May to November, when daytime highs average 21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in February (about 8 rainy days) and the least in September.
The warmest month is January, with highs around 29°C (84°F); the coolest is July, at around 21°C (70°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night.
Gold Coast weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C 84°F | 22°C 71°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| February | 29°C 84°F | 22°C 71°F | 8 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| March | 28°C 82°F | 21°C 70°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| April | 26°C 79°F | 18°C 65°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| May Best | 24°C 74°F | 15°C 60°F | 8 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| June Best | 21°C 71°F | 13°C 56°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| July Best | 21°C 70°F | 12°C 54°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| August Best | 22°C 72°F | 13°C 55°F | 6 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| September Best | 24°C 75°F | 15°C 59°F | 5 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| October Best | 25°C 78°F | 17°C 62°F | 6 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| November Best | 27°C 80°F | 19°C 66°F | 8 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 21°C 69°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
Long-term averages from Gold Coast, Seaway, 1992–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Gold Coast
Farepop finds fares to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Sydney 680 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop Melbourne 1,300 km · about 2 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 2,200 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop Queenstown 2,300 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | San Francisco 7,100 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop Los Angeles 7,200 mi · about 15 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 11,900 km · about 15.5 hours non-stop Calgary 12,600 km · about 16 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Edinburgh 10,200 mi · about 21 hours non-stop Newcastle 10,200 mi · about 21 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 14,800 km · about 19 hours non-stop Athens 15,200 km · about 19.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Gold Coast
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Gold Coast: questions
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast?
For the weather, from May to November, when daytime highs average around 24°C. These are long-term averages from Gold Coast, Seaway, 1992–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Gold Coast?
Gold Coast has no distinct wet season. February is usually the wettest month, with about 8 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Gold Coast?
Farepop finds fares to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
How can I find cheap flights to Gold Coast?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Gold Coast costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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