Flights
The best way to get into Sanctuary Cove is by flying into either Brisbane or Gold Coast Airport. However, if you wish to extend your time in Sanctuary Cove pre or post event, or you find a flight path which is more suited to travel in and out of Sanctuary Cove from your home town, this is also an option you may wish to consider.
The flight times below are a guide to see which flights are best suited for getting to the retreat on time, that also align with the Airport Transfers MDDA are organising.
These are a flight and price guide only and may have changed at the time of you booking your airfares. Please also consider when booking flights any possible flight cancellations and the next available flight and also any delays with airport ground services. We strongly recommend packing a carry-on bag with a change of clothes and excess formula/medication for each family member just in case your checked in luggage is lost.
Both Brisbane and Gold Coast flights can accommodate starting and conclusion times for most cities, so flights should be selected to best suit your preferred travel time and cost. (Keeping in mind Gold Coast is a 15 minute shorter transfer time and will get you to and from the venue quicker). For travellers from Perth, Canberra, Launceston, Hobart and Adelaide, Brisbane offers the least connections on the arriving journey and zero connections for the return journey.
The below airline prices are current as of 28.07.22 and are as a guide only and expected to change, prices are from webjet.com.au
Gold Coast Airport
Arriving (Melbourne to Gold Coast)
Carrier
Departure
Landing
Cost
Transfer
Qantas QF880
10:15am
11:20am
$238
12:30pm
Jetstar JQ436
10:25am
11:25pm
$339
12:30pm
Jetstar JQ438
11:25am
12:25pm
$339
12:30pm
Arriving (Melbourne to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Qantas QF880 | 10:15am | 11:20am | $238 | 12:30pm |
Jetstar JQ436 | 10:25am | 11:25pm | $339 | 12:30pm |
Jetstar JQ438 | 11:25am | 12:25pm | $339 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Sydney to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ406 | 10:20am | 10:40am | $216 | 12:30pm |
Virgin VA517 | 11:20am | 11:40am | $189 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Perth to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ971/ JQ436 (Via Mel) | 12:40am | 11:25pm | $658 | 1:50pm |
It is advised that all our guests departing from Perth to travel on Thursday 6th October due to the connections extending the travel time and flying through the night.
Arriving (Canberra to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA1687 | 10:30am | 11:00am | $210 | 12:30pm |
Kindly note this is the only direct flight departing in the morning, all other flights require a connection.
Arriving (Launceston to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA1361/VA735 (Via Mel) | 06:30am | 11:15am | $575 | 12:30pm |
Qantas QF2280/QF880 (Via Mel) | 06:30am | 11:20am | $441 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Hobart to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA1531/VA519 (Via SYD) | 9:55am | 12:40am | $448 | 1:50pm |
Jetstar JQ702/JQ440 (Via Mel) | 09:05am | 12:55pm | $344 | 1:50pm |
Arriving (Adelaide to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ771/JQ440 (Via Mel) | 7:50am | 12:55pm | $456 | 1:50pm |
Virgin VA413/VA519 (Via Syd) | 9:30am | 12:40pm | $563 | 1:50pm |
Virgin VA1447 | 11:30am | 1:20pm | $535 | 1:50pm (tight but if late will need own transfer) |
The above flight is the only direct flight arriving prior to 2pm, all prior flights have a connection. Brisbane might be a better option for Adelaide travellers.
Departing
Departing (Gold Coast to Melbourne)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ447 | 5:50pm | 9:05pm | $172 | 3:00pm |
Qantas QF1753 | 6:15pm | 9:40pm | $216 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA750 | 6:25pm | 9:50pm | $279 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Gold Coast to Sydney)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA536 | 5:20pm | 07:50pm | $279 | 3:00pm |
Jetstar JQ419 | 06:30pm | 08:55pm | $334 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Gold Coast to Perth)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Qantas QF873 | 5:40pm | 09:05pm | $601 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Gold Coast to Canberra)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA536/ VA672 (Via Syd) | 5:20pm | 9:35pm | $552 | 3:00pm
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Departing (Gold Coast to Launceston)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA744/VA1378 (Via Mel) | 03:55pm (Monday) | 8:55pm | $575 | Own Transfer |
It is advised that all our guests arriving into Launceston to travel on Monday 10th October due to the connections extending the travel time and requiring an overnight in Melbourne or Sydney, this is the last flight of the day that arrives into Launceston on Sunday 9th October. Otherwise depart earlier on own transfer Sunday or consider Brisbane options.
Departing (Gold Coast to Hobart)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ696 | 3:50pm (Monday) | 7:30pm | $297 | Own Transfer |
It is advised that all our guests arriving into Hobart to travel on Monday 10th October due to the connections extending the travel time and requiring an overnight in Melbourne or Sydney, this is the last flight of the day that arrives into Launceston on Sunday 9th October. Otherwise depart earlier on own transfer Sunday.
Departing (Gold Coast to Adelaide)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ497 | 4:40pm (tight but should make it) | 7:50pm | $398 | 3:00pm |
Brisbane Airport
Arriving (Melbourne to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ566 | 11:05am | 12:10pm | $183 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA323 | 11:10am | 12:20pm | $189 | 1:00pm |
Arriving (Sydney to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA939 | 12:00pm | 12:30pm | $195 | 2:00pm |
Qantas QF520 | 12:05pm | 12:35pm | $189 | 2:00pm |
Arriving (Perth to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Qantas QF932 | 6:45am | 1:05pm | $556 | 2:00pm |
Arriving (Canberra to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Qantas QF1904 | 09:30pm | 10:10am | $249 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA1213 | 09:50pm | 10:30am | $219 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA1217 | 12:20pm | 1:00pm | $230 | 2:00pm |
Arriving (Launceston to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ730/JQ568 (Via Mel) | 7:45am | 12:10pm | $365 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA1361/VA 323 (Via Mel) | 06:30am | 12:20pm | $360 | 2:00pm |
Arriving (Hobart to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA1313/VA323 (Via Mel) | 6:35am | 12:20pm | $223 | 2:00pm |
Jetstar JQ700/JQ568 (Via Mel) | 8:00am | 12:10pm | $324 | 1:00pm |
Jetstar JQ758 | 11:55am | 1:30pm (tight but if late will need own transfer) | $284 | 2:00pm |
Arriving (Adelaide to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA1393 | 10:20am | 12:15pm | $269 | 1:00pm |
Departing
Departing (Brisbane to Melbourne)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ579 | 5:55pm | 9:20pm | $183 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA346 | 5:55pm | 9:20pm | $299 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Sydney)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Qantas QF549 | 5:10pm | 7:45pm | $262 | 3:00pm |
Jetstar JQ823 | 5:20pm | 7:55pm | $143 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA978 | 6:05pm | 8:40pm | $245 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Perth)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA470 | 5:55pm | 9:50pm | $515 | 3:00pm |
Qantas QF943 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | $432 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Canberra)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Qantas QF899 | 5:15pm | 8:05pm | $249 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA1226 | 7:50pm | 10:40pm | $325 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Launceston)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ753 | 5:10pm | 8:45pm | $234 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Hobart)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ757 | 5:05pm | 8:50pm | $194 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA706 | 5:10pm | 9:00pm | $205 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Adelaide)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost | Transfer |
Virgin VA1404 | 6:45pm | 10:10pm | $255 | 3:00pm |