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Cheap flights from Maroochydore to South Island from $411

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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — CHC
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Maroochydore to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maroochydore to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.

Sun 23/1108:30MCY - CHC
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1106:15CHC - MCY
2 stops52h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$746
Fri 12/1216:20MCY - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 19/1219:50ZQN - MCY
1 stop14h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/10$805
Wed 10/1208:20MCY - CHC
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1206:05CHC - MCY
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$871
Wed 19/1108:20MCY - CHC
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1206:05CHC - MCY
1 stop10h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$915
Fri 28/1108:30MCY - ZQN
1 stop21h 30mJetstar
Sun 30/1111:15ZQN - MCY
2 stops47h 00mJetstar
Deal found 27/10$923
Wed 19/1108:20MCY - CHC
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 4/1206:05CHC - MCY
1 stop8h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$942
Wed 19/1108:20MCY - CHC
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1206:05CHC - MCY
1 stop28h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$944
Wed 19/1112:00MCY - CHC
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1216:35CHC - MCY
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$946
Tue 18/1106:00MCY - CHC
1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1206:05CHC - MCY
1 stop8h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$956
Tue 18/1106:00MCY - CHC
1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1206:05CHC - MCY
1 stop28h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$958
Fri 26/1216:20MCY - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/114:00ZQN - MCY
1 stop20h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/10$1,026
Fri 28/1106:00MCY - ZQN
2 stops22h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1116:05ZQN - MCY
2 stops45h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/10$1,029

Cheap flight deals from Maroochydore to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Maroochydore to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$699

One-way from

$411

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$560
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 20m total
  • Maroochydore to South Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 26/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • Maroochydore to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Maroochydore to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maroochydore to South Island that are best for you.

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Price

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 16/2

08:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/2

17:30-07:15

1 stop16h 45m

$699

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 28/3

13:35-16:45

2 stops24h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

17:40-14:40

1 stop24h 00m

$708

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 23/11

08:30-07:25

1 stop19h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 30/11

06:00-09:55

1 stop30h 55m

$761

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 16/2

12:30-13:10

1 stop21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/2

14:00-15:40

2 stops28h 40m

$818

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 10/12

08:20-23:05

1 stop11h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 17/12

06:05-10:30

1 stop7h 25m

$871

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 16/2

10:35-13:10

1 stop23h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/2

16:50-20:25

3 stops30h 35m

$910

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 5/1

19:30-14:15

1 stop15h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/1

15:05-18:50

1 stop6h 45m

$920

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 5/1

20:50-00:10

1 stop24h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 12/1

18:50-07:15

1 stop15h 25m

$920

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 28/11

08:30-09:00

1 stop21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/11

11:15-07:15

2 stops47h 00m

$923

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 19/11

12:00-23:55

1 stop8h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 6/12

06:05-13:55

1 stop10h 50m

$942

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Deals found on 28/10

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Best time to book a flight from Maroochydore to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Maroochydore to South Island

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to South Island (average of $277). Flying from Maroochydore to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 MCY to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Maroochydore to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Maroochydore to South Island in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Maroochydore to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
924 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
924 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
924 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
477 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
924 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Maroochydore to South Island?

    Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Maroochydore to South Island.

  • How long is the flight from Maroochydore to South Island?

    Airlines like Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways fly from Maroochydore to South Island in about 8h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2475 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $411 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $432 and Air New Zealand from $568 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Maroochydore to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maroochydore to South Island 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 Maroochydore to South Island?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to South Island (average of $277). Flying from Maroochydore to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 2 airlines flying from Maroochydore to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Maroochydore to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$278Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$476Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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