Flights from Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL)

If you’re looking for the best bargains on flights from the Gold Coast to Melbourne, you’ve come to the right place. We’re all about helping you find the best-value fare, whether that’s just the cheapest price or a combination of the most inclusions at a fair price. But we’ll share a few tricks we’ve got up our sleeve to finding the cheapest tickets between the Gold Coast and Melbourne — and everything else you need to know about this route.

Airlines flying direct between the Gold Coast and Melbourne

• Jetstar: Likely to get you the lowest price, Jetstar is Australia’s budget airline. That means it also won’t include extras like checked luggage, food or drink, seats or entertainment.
• Qantas: Australia’s largest airline is also its more premium, full-service carrier. Expect everything to be included in your fare, like checked baggage, in-flight entertainment and food.
• Virgin Australia: Not quite budget, but not quite full-service, Virgin does offer free entertainment and has a frequent flyer program… But you will need to pay for baggage, food and seat selection. Prices are likely to be more than Jetstar, but cheaper than Qantas.

Length of the flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne

The 1,300-kilometre journey from the Gold Coast to Melbourne (MEL) is about 2 hours and 15 minutes. It’s just a few minutes longer to fly to the city’s other airport, Avalon (AVV)

What’s Melbourne’s main airport?

Tullamarine (MEL) is Melbourne’s main airport, and where most flights will land. It’s about 21 kilometres north of the city.

The city’s alternate airport, Avalon (AVV), is located near Geelong, about 55 kilometres from Melbourne. It’s currently only used by Jetstar for some flights, including ones from and to the Gold Coast. But, you can book fares to Gold Coast Airport from either airport in Melbourne.

Is it cheaper to fly to Tullamarine or Avalon?

Flight-price wise, Avalon fares often are cheaper than Tullamarine’s. But, while Avalon tickets sometimes are cheaper, it’s best to consider the cost of getting there, too. It’s further from the city so if you’re taking public transport the cost will be higher and the journey is longer. For example, the Skybus, which goes from Tullamarine to the city, costs $24.60 and takes just 30 minutes, while the bus from Avalon to the city is $27.30 and takes 90 minutes.

Cost to fly from the Gold Coast to Melbourne

Traveloka’s flight data shows flights from the Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL) cost AU$79 on average. If you’re flying during a peak season, like school holidays or on a long weekend, fares are likely to be a bit higher.

Tips for getting the best fares on flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne

• Consider both airports: Depending on what you're doing or where you're staying in the Melbourne Area, check for flight prices to both Avalon and Tullamarine. While Tullamarine may be better for the city, Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, Avalon could also be a good option for the city, Geelong and the Great Ocean Road.
• Don't fly during school holidays: If you can help it, avoid travelling during school holidays. The Gold Coast is a popular destination for Melbournians, but even if you're traveling in the opposite direction you can still get caught up in price hikes.
• Fly mid-week: Fares tend to be cheaper when departing on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday compared to the other days of the week.

Looking to fly in the other direction? Check out our guide to flights from the Gold Coast to Melbourne.