Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport takes an average of 1 hour 46 minutes. The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Gold Coast.
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport start from 10:30 — the earliest with Virgin Australia. The latest departure is the 16:15 service with Jetstar. In total, there are 59 weekly services between OOL and CBR.
Traveling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Virgin Australia is your gateway to exploring 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 carrier.
If you want to break up your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the OOL - CBR route are:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from OOL to CBR, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're traveling within Australia. As long as you have some other form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport is C$78. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$157. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from OOL to CBR, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Located around 27 kilometres from the center of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
Consider staying in a hotel near CBR if you're catching a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport to the center of Canberra is about 14 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 1 hour and 6 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Canberra. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Canberra is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from OOL to CBR in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Canberra
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Canberra right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from OOL to CBR:
Australian War Memorial and National Gallery of Australia are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Canberra to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Parliament House.
Complete your Canberra trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Canberra Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Canberra.