What the fares from Gold Coast look like right now
- The cheapest trip found from Gold Coast for October 2026 was Newcastle at A$139 return (Thu 29 Oct – Mon 2 Nov).
- We found 29 destinations with prices and at least 12 hours on the ground, and 13 of them are non-stop.
- Want to go further? Townsville City takes 16h 40m (2 stops) and costs A$673.
- Monthly trips in this list last 3–5 days, so most are long weekends. Use the live search to set exactly how many days you have.
Cheap flights from Gold Coast in October 2026
Return prices per person, sorted by price. Only trips with at least 12 hours on the ground are listed.
| Destination | Price | Flight | Dates | Time there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, Australia | A$139 | 1h 10m · Non-stop | Thu 29 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | 90h |
| Sydney, Australia | A$147 | 1h 30m · Non-stop | Sat 17 Oct – Mon 19 Oct | 41h |
| Melbourne, Australia also: Phillip Island, Grampians National Park | A$177 | 2h 20m · Non-stop | Thu 29 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | 87h |
| Canberra, Australia | A$253 | 1h 40m · Non-stop | Fri 16 Oct – Mon 19 Oct | 65h |
| Cairns, Australia also: Port Douglas | A$277 | 2h 35m · Non-stop | Sat 24 Oct – Mon 26 Oct | 39h |
| Adelaide, Australia also: Barossa Valley | A$328 | 2h 35m · Non-stop | Thu 29 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | 63h |
| Launceston, Australia | A$344 | 4h 00m · 1 stop | Sat 24 Oct – Mon 26 Oct | 36h |
| Auckland, New Zealand also: Rotorua, Taupō | A$432 | 3h 05m · Non-stop | Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | 38h |
| Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, New Zealand also: Wānaka | A$452 | 3h 20m · Non-stop | Thu 29 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | 85h |
| Wellington, New Zealand | A$483 | 3h 15m · Non-stop | Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct | 38h |
| Christchurch, New Zealand also: Kaikōura | A$515 | 3h 15m · Non-stop | Thu 15 Oct – Mon 19 Oct | 86h |
| Perth, Australia also: Margaret River, Rottnest Island | A$540 | 5h 30m · Non-stop | Thu 15 Oct – Sun 18 Oct | 57h |
| Townsville City, Australia | A$673 | 16h 40m · 2 stops | Thu 22 Oct – Mon 26 Oct | 59h |
| Hamilton Island, Australia | A$762 | 6h 50m · 2 stops | Thu 15 Oct – Sun 18 Oct | 54h |
| Uluru, Australia | A$765 | 6h 00m · 1 stop | Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | 32h |
Prices are a snapshot from 22 September 2026 (source: Google Flights data) and change often. Check the live search before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What are the cheapest flights from Gold Coast?
On 22 September 2026, the cheapest trip we found for October 2026 was Newcastle at A$139 return. Prices change daily, so search live for today's fares.
How do I find weekend flights from Gold Coast for specific dates?
Use the live search: choose Gold Coast (OOL) as your departure airport, pick a date or a month, and set how many days you have. It shows every destination you can reach and what it costs.
How do you calculate time at the destination?
We take the trip length, subtract the return flights and a 4-hour airport buffer, and show what is left. Trips with under 12 hours on the ground are hidden by default.
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