Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport.
Canberra is one hour ahead of Gold Coast and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
You can choose from 59 weekly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport flights. The 11:50 departure with Virgin Australia Regional is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 12:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OOL to CBR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetstar is your gateway to discovering Canberra (and maybe even some other great corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Virgin Australia Regional ranks as the top on-time carrier for OOL to CBR flights, with 81.67% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OOL and CBR:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
At the moment, C$61 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$123. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from OOL to CBR, book your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from OOL to CBR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, data shows 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CBR:
Pick up a Canberra Airport rental car and explore Canberra and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Canberra Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport to the centre of Canberra has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Canberra. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Canberra, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to CBR in July. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-east of Canberra, a visit to Sydney will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Melbourne is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. No journey is complete without visiting Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.