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Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport

MCY — MEL
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$216

One-way from

$155

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$402
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/12-5/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport (average of $223). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 KII to MEL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

  • How long is the flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $216, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne Airport from Sunshine Coast in 2h 30m. Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 1453 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Virgin Australia flights start at $120 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $154 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Qatar Airways(87%), Virgin Australia(83%) or Singapore Airlines(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport is $133. On average you can expect to pay $332. The most popular route, (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $206.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne 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 Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport (average of $223). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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Travelling to a place near Melbourne Airport?

Book flights to Melbourne Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Dandenong
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Tullamarine
Apollo Bay
Lorne
Shepparton
St Kilda
Phillip Island
Sorrento
Torquay
Daylesford
Mornington
Brighton

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$129Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$142Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$172Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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