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Overview: Gold Coast to Sydney flight
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Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest flight covers the 426 miles (686 km) distance in 1h 25m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 426 miles (686 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Flights per day 10 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 06:00 |
Last flight 21:45 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Gold Coast to Sydney
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Gold Coast to Sydney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gold Coast to Sydney will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 3 flights that leave Gold Coast for Sydney onTue, Dec 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct flights cover the 686 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Gold Coast to Sydney
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gold Coast to Sydney among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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Live departures
Gold Coast to Sydney flight times
The table below shows live departures for Gold Coast to Sydney flights for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:50 AM Gold Coast | 1h25 | 12:15 PM Sydney | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 16 | |||||
| 2:10 AM Gold Coast | 1h30 | 3:40 AM Sydney | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Gold Coast to Sydney Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gold Coast to Sydney by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sydney, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Flights from Gold Coast to Sydney generally leave from Gold Coast and arrive in Sydney.
Gold Coast is 22.6 km away from Gold Coast city centre and Sydney is 11.4 km from Sydney city centre.
- Sydney festival, a month-long celebration of arts and culture featuring performances, exhibitions, and events
- Vivid sydney, a festival of light, music, and ideas transforming the city with stunning light installations
- Sydney gay and lesbian mardi gras, a world-famous parade and festival celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with colorful floats and performances
- New year's eve fireworks, iconic fireworks display over sydney harbour welcoming the new year.
- Australia Day, national holiday celebrating the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 with various events and activities
- Labour Day, a public holiday in March that marks the achievements of workers with parades and community events
- Queen's Birthday, celebrated in June with winter festivities and opportunities for snow sports
- Christmas, a festive season in December filled with decorations, markets, and summer celebrations.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Gold Coast to Sydney
Wifi
Shopping
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Dining
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Taxis
Accessibility
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Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rental
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and convenience stores like Relay and NewsLink.
- Parking available, approximately 0.95€ (¥150) per hour.
- Various restaurants in the terminal, including fast food and cafes like Hungry Jack's and Velocity Espresso
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Hotels nearby, Gold Coast Airport Motel within walking distance.
- Lounge available, Virgin Australia Lounge for eligible passengers.
- Lost and Found located at the Customer Service desk in the terminal.
- Car rental services available, including Avis, Hertz, and Budget counters in the arrivals area
- Bus 777, Varsity Lakes Station, 25 km
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
ShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rental- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, with a simple login process.
- Shops are located throughout the airport, including duty-free and brands like Heinemann and Tech2Go.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3 for domestic terminals and P7 for intertiol, approximately 5.7€ (AUD 9.50) per hour.
- Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and gourmet options like McDold's and Wolfgang Puck.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Hotels within walking distance, including Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel.
- Showers are available in the intertiol terminal, with some lounges offering complimentary access.
- Lounges available in both terminals, including Qantas and Virgin Australia lounges.
- Lost and Found located in the intertiol terminal, with online forms available for inquiries.
- Car rental services are available at the arrivals area, with companies like Avis and Hertz.
- Train, Airport Link, Domestic and Intertiol stations, 10-15 minutes to city center
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