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Cheap flights to Sunshine Coast from $830

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DFW — MCY
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult
Mon 29/4
Mon 6/5

Flights to Sunshine Coast in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sunshine Coast in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$269

Return from

$133

One-way from

$68
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sunshine Coast
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Cheap flights to Sunshine Coast in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Sunshine Coast in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Sunshine Coast in April and May 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Thu 23/523:45LAX - MCY
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/520:25MCY - LAX
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,191
Thu 23/517:10LAX - MCY
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/512:15MCY - LAX
2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,314
Thu 23/523:45LAX - MCY
1 stop18h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 30/512:45MCY - LAX
2 stops22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,505
Thu 23/515:40ORD - MCY
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/511:20MCY - ORD
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,856
Thu 23/514:15ORD - MCY
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/511:20MCY - ORD
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,863
Thu 23/514:15ORD - MCY
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/517:20MCY - ORD
3 stops42h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,873
Wed 22/500:30LAX - MCY
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/511:20MCY - LAX
2 stops45h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$3,542
Thu 23/522:00LAX - MCY
3 stops53h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 30/512:15MCY - LAX
3 stops42h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$3,610
Thu 23/522:00LAX - MCY
3 stops53h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 30/507:05MCY - LAX
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$3,660

Sunshine Coast 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sunshine Coast in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data were last updated on 24 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Sunshine Coast in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 7/823:55LAX - MCY
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/808:30MCY - LAX
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,421
Wed 5/623:55LAX - MCY
2 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/620:25MCY - LAX
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,509
Wed 7/821:50LAX - MCY
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 18/815:20MCY - LAX
1 stop34h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,132
Wed 7/821:50LAX - MCY
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 18/812:15MCY - LAX
2 stops23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,166
Wed 13/1121:15LAX - MCY
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 17/1111:15MCY - LAX
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,180
Thu 23/523:45LAX - MCY
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/520:25MCY - LAX
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,191
Thu 23/517:10LAX - MCY
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/512:15MCY - LAX
2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,314
Sun 13/1001:20JFK - MCY
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/1008:00MCY - JFK
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,413
Thu 23/523:45LAX - MCY
1 stop18h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 30/512:45MCY - LAX
2 stops22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,505

Flights to Sunshine Coast departing soon

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Thu 2/522:15SFO - MCY
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 5/512:15MCY - SFO
2 stops51h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$4,026
Thu 2/511:50SFO - MCY
2 stops50h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 5/512:15MCY - SFO
2 stops51h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$4,034
Thu 2/516:45SFO - MCY
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/512:45MCY - SFO
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$4,657

One-way flights to Sunshine Coast

Explore one-way flight options to Sunshine Coast for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Sunshine Coast, check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Sunshine Coast instead by using the search form above.
Tue 28/523:35SFO - MCY
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$830
Tue 28/508:55SFO - MCY
3 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,189
Tue 28/522:15SFO - MCY
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,764
Mon 27/500:50SFO - MCY
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,835
Tue 28/518:50SFO - MCY
4 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,277
Mon 27/500:15SFO - MCY
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,457

Average price of flights to Sunshine Coast by month

Plan your trip to Sunshine Coast by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sunshine Coast is currently $1,725 while a return flight costs $2,278. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sunshine Coast (average of $113). Flying to Sunshine Coast in April will prove the most costly (average of $167). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$198

February

$175

March

$249

April

$258

May

$206

June

$220

July

$213

August

$218

September

$221

October

$227

November

$209

December

$229

Peak season

Holidaymakers love to take cheap flights to the Sunshine Coast for destinations such as Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and Caloundra. The 60 km idyllic stretch of coast starts an hour north of Brisbane and ends at Cooloola, the jumping off point for Fraser Island. The Sunshine Coast offers great natural beauty and is well set up for tourism with plenty of resort style accommodation both in the lush hinterland and in the seaside towns all along the coastline. Noosa offers a more luxurious seaside escape, while the laid-back town of Caloundra is perfect for outdoor activities such as: surfing, kayaking and fishing. The peak tourist time, when the majority of sun-seekers arrive on flights to the Sunshine Coast, is the Christmas period up until the third week of January. This is a popular destination for families during school holidays and long weekends such as Easter, so you’ll need to book flights and accommodation well in advance.

Off Season

The low season is from after Easter through to mid-September. This is becoming an increasingly popular time to visit and when many visitors seek flights to the Sunshine Coast from the cooler southern states to relax on sunny beaches.

When is the best time to book a flight to Sunshine Coast?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sunshine Coast. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

You should be able to get a reasonably priced flight to the Sunshine Coast at any time of year. In general in the low season months between June and September are the best times to look for the cheapest flights to the Sunshine Coast. If you want to fully appreciate the numerous beaches and outdoor activities the area offers, then October to February, outside of school holidays can offer flight ticket bargains.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sunshine Coast

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sunshine Coast. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sunshine Coast. Reviews last updated 24 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Bonza and Qantas Airways to Sunshine Coast to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,006 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
672 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

What is good to know if travelling to Sunshine Coast?

  • A couple of hours’ drive north of Brisbane right at the northern tip of the Sunshine Coast lies what even Australians describe as coastal nirvana, check out theseawesome beaches to visit on a day trip.

  • How long is the flight to the Sunshine Coast?

    Flights from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast – 1 hr 35 mins Flights from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast – 2 hrs 20 mins Flights from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast – 3 hrs 50 mins Flights from Perth to the Sunshine Coast – 7 hrs 30 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to the Sunshine Coast?

    There are direct daily flights from Sydney and Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast operated by Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Air New Zealand operates a couple of flights a week to the Sunshine Coast from Auckland.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Your flight will land at the Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) located in Marcoola. The main resort town of Maroochydore is 10 km south and connected by public bus route 622. For those travelling outside of Maroochydore, two shuttle operators can take passengers to destinations throughout the Sunshine Coast. Taxis are also available at the airport but can be costly, it’s cheaper to take a bus or a shuttle. Many visitors to the Sunshine Coast prefer to rent a car for independent means of transport, and there are several rental car companies that operate out of Sunshine Coast Airport.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sunshine Coast if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sunshine Coast on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sunshine Coast?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sunshine Coast.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sunshine Coast?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sunshine Coast. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Sunshine Coast?

    A return flight to Sunshine Coast will typically cost around $141, however they can be found for as little as $55.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sunshine Coast depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sunshine Coast, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 35 minutes).

  • Does Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport?

    Yes. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Beach and Beyond is the closest property to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (0.0 km away from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport).

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