Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is 18 hours behind Gold Coast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your OOL to LAX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OOL and LAX:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Auckland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, $1,026 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,461. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OOL to LAX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OOL to LAX.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Los Angeles in March.
Before locking in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.