Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Miami is UTC-4, which is 14 hours behind Gold Coast.
To ensure you catch your OOL to MIA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Miami International Airport flight is 807 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 1.124 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to MIA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Miami International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Miami International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MIA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from A&G Car Hire, MLC or Dollar and explore beyond Miami's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
The street address for MIA is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
From Miami International Airport, Miami is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Miami International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Miami in April.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Miami during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to MIA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
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