OOL → CBRGold Coast to Canberra

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Direct flights from Gold Coast (OOL) to Canberra (CBR): 10 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 83% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 2 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 892 km, an estimated 1 hour 39 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Gold Coast and Canberra. Updated 14 September 2026 at 12:48 UTC.

OOL Gold Coast smooth · +13
CBR Canberra smooth · +0
892 km · ~1h 39m est.
dep bank 12:40–12:5010x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 10x weekly · nonstop
83% on time

of the last 12 operated OOL → CBR flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −2 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−2 minacross the last 12 operated legs
Flight time~1h 39mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures10x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 12

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Jetstar AirwaysVirgin Australia

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Jetstar AirwaysJQ

Flights JQ650 12:40 Mo We Fr

Virgin AustraliaVA75% on time

Flights VA1690 12:50 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-14JQ650dep +3 → arr−10
09-14VA1690dep +32 → arr+14
09-13VA1690dep +5 → arr−13
09-12VA1690dep +40 → arr+23
09-11JQ650dep +5 → arr−5
09-11VA1690dep +41 → arr+21
09-10VA1690dep +12 → arr−7
09-09JQ650dep +10 → arr−7
09-09VA1690dep +17 → arr−1
09-08VA1690dep +10 → arr−2
09-07JQ650dep +4 → arr−10
09-07VA1690dep +24 → arr+9

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
OOLGold Coast +13 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · N 0 kt Full OOL delay board →
CBRCanberra +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · N 8 kt Full CBR delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at OOL: 29% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Gold Coast to Canberra route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop OOL to CBR flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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OOL to CBR questions

Is OOL–CBR running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at OOL is the weaker end, route health score 91/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on OOL–CBR?

Operators schedule 2 departures from OOL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the CBR delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from OOL to CBR?

Great-circle distance is 892 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 93–106 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does OOL–CBR fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 10 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.