Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you get on your SFO to OOL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and OOL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, RM1,879 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM4,712. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to OOL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to OOL.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience more of Gold Coast and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Gold Coast. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to OOL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No trip is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
