Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave enough time to make your ORD to OOL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Currently, $1,686 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $3,414. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ORD to OOL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Gold Coast Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to OOL.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're getting in on a late O'Hare International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near OOL:
Grab a Gold Coast Airport rental car and explore Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Gold Coast Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Gold Coast based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you want to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to OOL in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Australia, consider Toowoomba, about 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are highlights.
