Flights from San Francisco to Gold Coast
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Auckland
- 19h 30m
- two tickets, via Melbourne
- $1,205
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 7,084 mi (11,401 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
New Zealand
19h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to Auckland
flight 12h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Gold Coast
flight 3h 35m
Via Melbourne
Australia
21h
with the connection
San Francisco to Melbourne
flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tullamarine. Departure to Gold Coast: Avalon, Tullamarine.
Melbourne to Gold Coast
flight 2h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,205
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Gold Coast
San Francisco to Brisbane
Brisbane: 44 mi (71 km) from Gold Coast, flight 14h 20m
from $923
San Francisco to Sydney
Sydney: 424 mi (683 km) from Gold Coast, flight 15h 13m
from $662
San Francisco to Melbourne
Melbourne: 835 mi (1,343 km) from Gold Coast, flight 15h 55m
from $590
San Francisco to Auckland
Auckland: 1,383 mi (2,226 km) from Gold Coast, flight 12h 55m
San Francisco to Nadi
Nadi: 1,683 mi (2,708 km) from Gold Coast, flight 11h 35m
from $435
San Francisco to Manila
Manila: 3,657 mi (5,886 km) from Gold Coast, flight 14h 55m
from $359
To Gold Coast from cities closest to San Francisco
Auckland to Gold Coast
Auckland: 6,529 mi (10,508 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 35m
from $131
Cairns to Gold Coast
Cairns: 7,024 mi (11,304 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 18m
from $128
Canberra to Gold Coast
Canberra: 7,576 mi (12,193 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 35m
Melbourne to Gold Coast
Melbourne: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 5m
from $60
Adelaide to Gold Coast
Adelaide: 8,075 mi (12,995 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 20m
from $247
Perth to Gold Coast
Perth: 9,161 mi (14,744 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 33m
from $154
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Gold Coast?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Gold Coast?
Via Auckland: 12h 55m to the connection, 3h 35m after it, about 19h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Gold Coast with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,205. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Gold Coast?
Auckland (19h 30m total) and Melbourne (21h total).
How far is Gold Coast from San Francisco?
7,084 mi (11,401 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.