Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Leave plenty of time to make your LAX to OOL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and OOL:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is Rs109,461. A return fare is currently Rs221,783. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to OOL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OOL:
Travel at your own speed with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and chase adventure across Gold Coast and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Gold Coast. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you'd like to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LAX to OOL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. About 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.