Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is 17 hours behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located. Vancouver runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your OOL to Vancouver flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your journey. When booking your flight ticket from OOL to Vancouver, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one option.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Gold Coast, OOL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to OOL:
74.82% of flights that take off from Gold Coast Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver flight is ₹ 43,198. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 87,902. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from OOL to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares across each month and bag an incredible deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your flight from OOL to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Following your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your OOL to Vancouver flight:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH ahead of time so you can simply get the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is about 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by choosing a hotel near YXX after your OOL to Vancouver flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your journey with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are dependable companies for booking.
About one week before your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver is a good time to secure your ride from YXX. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or pick up some early bird promotions.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Travel to Vancouver in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Vancouver, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are highlights which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without seeing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
