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Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

MCY — MEL
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Round-trip from

$198

One-way from

$160

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$303
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-27/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($54 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 August 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

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

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne (average of $222). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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
1,087 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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
473 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

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?

    Departing from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne will take you 2h 35m. There are 1453 km between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $120 and $154 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne consider choosing Qatar Airways(88%), Virgin Australia(81%) or Singapore Airlines(74%), 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?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $341, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $127. The most popular route (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Melbourne), is priced around $214.

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne (average of $222). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$126Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$144Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$172Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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