Cheap flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore from $144

MEL — MCY
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast are usually found in February or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore

Fri 4/1218:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 11/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 6/11$277
Tue 1/1206:45 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 10/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 5/11$280
Fri 18/1218:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 25/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11$285
Mon 14/1206:45 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 21/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11$287
Wed 2/1206:45 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 15/1216:15 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11$288
Thu 17/1218:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sun 20/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 5/11$290
Sat 28/1106:45 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 16/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 7/11$293
Fri 18/1218:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 13/120:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/11$294
Wed 9/1210:00 -
1 stop6h 40m
Wed 16/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 6/11$296
Sat 28/1106:45 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 19/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 7/11$300
Sat 28/1106:45 -
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Fri 18/1220:25 -
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Deal found 7/11$301
Mon 14/1206:45 -
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Tue 22/1220:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 7/11$303

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Maroochydore

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$144

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$323
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12-11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Maroochydore
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Maroochydore
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Fri 1/1

06:05-07:35

Nonstop2h 30m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$144
Fastest return journey

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sun 24/1

18:25-19:45

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$147

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

18:25-19:45

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

MelbourneMaroochydore

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

AVVMCY

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 21/2

06:00-08:45

1 stop27h 45m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

MelbourneMaroochydore

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

AVVMCY

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 4/3

06:00-07:40

1 stop26h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$173

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

06:45-08:05

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

MelbourneMaroochydore

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

AVVMCY

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/1

06:00-07:40

1 stop26h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sun 24/1

11:00-15:40

1 stop5h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Fri 18/12

06:45-08:05

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

MelbourneMaroochydore

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

AVVMCY

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 24/1

06:00-07:40

1 stop26h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore (average of $245). Flying from Melbourne to Maroochydore in September is currently the most expensive (average of $415). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MCY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Maroochydore

The most flights from ME1 to MCY are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Maroochydore flights typically cost between $275 and $416 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $277 on Jetstar (4 Dec–11 Dec).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Maroochydore have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Maroochydore flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Maroochydore flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maroochydore

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Maroochydore have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Maroochydore from Melbourne?

    Located just 6.4 km from the city centre, Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Maroochydore from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast (MCY) should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Maroochydore in 2h 20m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Maroochydore are separated by a distance of 1453 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Maroochydore round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Maroochydore is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $120 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $166 and $230 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Maroochydore one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Maroochydore for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    Before booking your flight to Maroochydore from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (85%), Singapore Airlines (74%), Qantas Airways( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    On average you can expect to pay $412 for a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore. The cheapest flight overall is $108 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast) is currently priced at $214.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Maroochydore flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Maroochydore by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore (average of $245). Flying from Melbourne to Maroochydore in September is currently the most expensive (average of $415). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Maroochydore

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$120Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$166Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$230Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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