How long is the flight from Sunshine Coast to South Island?

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Sunshine Coast to South Island in about 11h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Sunshine Coast and South Island are separated by a distance of 2565 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C). Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to South Island?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Island from Sunshine Coast. Prices for August average $693 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $501. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 45% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast 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.

$360+ Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Sunshine Coast to South Island

Round-trip from	$466
One-way from	$360
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$830

Jetstar
14/10-16/10
2 total stops
26h 10m total
Sunshine Coast to South Island

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Jetstar
15/10
1 total stop
21h 30m total
Sunshine Coast to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sunshine Coast to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Tue 14/1008:10MCY - CHC

1 stop11h 05mJetstar

Thu 16/1018:50CHC - MCY

1 stop15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$466

Thu 9/1019:00MCY - CHC

1 stop19h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1018:50CHC - MCY

1 stop15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 7/9$576

Sat 25/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Sat 1/1117:30ZQN - MCY

1 stop16h 45mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$601

Fri 24/1008:10MCY - ZQN

1 stop29h 00mJetstar

Fri 31/1020:50ZQN - MCY

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$693

Sat 25/1011:15MCY - CHC

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1116:20CHC - MCY

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$861

Sat 1/1106:00MCY - CHC

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1114:00CHC - MCY

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$873

Sat 25/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1114:35ZQN - MCY

3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$899

Thu 9/1007:20MCY - CHC

2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1015:05CHC - MCY

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/9$953

Fri 24/1007:20MCY - ZQN

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1017:30ZQN - MCY

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9$1,048

Tue 14/1006:30MCY - CHC

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1012:55CHC - MCY

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,065

Sat 4/1020:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Mon 6/1016:50ZQN - MCY

1 stop17h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$1,190

Mon 3/1111:15MCY - CHC

1 stop9h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 9/1116:35CHC - MCY

1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,308

Best flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sunshine Coast to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Tue 14/1008:10MCY - CHC

1 stop11h 05mJetstar

Thu 16/1018:50CHC - MCY

1 stop15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$466

Sat 1/1119:00MCY - CHC

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1114:00CHC - MCY

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$861

Thu 9/1019:00MCY - CHC

1 stop19h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1018:50CHC - MCY

1 stop15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 7/9$576

Sat 25/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Sat 1/1117:30ZQN - MCY

1 stop16h 45mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$601

Fri 24/1008:10MCY - ZQN

1 stop29h 00mJetstar

Fri 31/1020:50ZQN - MCY

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$693

Sat 25/1011:15MCY - CHC

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1116:20CHC - MCY

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$861

Sat 25/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1114:35ZQN - MCY

3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$899

Thu 9/1007:20MCY - CHC

2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1015:05CHC - MCY

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/9$953

Fri 24/1007:20MCY - ZQN

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1017:30ZQN - MCY

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,062

Tue 14/1006:30MCY - CHC

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1012:55CHC - MCY

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,065

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Sunshine Coast to South Island. Data last updated 11 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 4/1020:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Mon 6/1016:50ZQN - MCY

1 stop17h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$1,190

Thu 9/1019:00MCY - CHC

1 stop19h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1018:50CHC - MCY

1 stop15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 7/9$576

Thu 9/1007:20MCY - CHC

2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1015:05CHC - MCY

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/9$953

Thu 9/1011:15MCY - CHC

3 stops17h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1010:30CHC - MCY

2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/9$1,402

Tue 14/1008:10MCY - CHC

1 stop11h 05mJetstar

Thu 16/1018:50CHC - MCY

1 stop15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$466

Tue 14/1006:30MCY - CHC

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1012:55CHC - MCY

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,065

Fri 24/1008:10MCY - ZQN

1 stop29h 00mJetstar

Fri 31/1020:50ZQN - MCY

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$693

Fri 24/1007:20MCY - ZQN

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1017:30ZQN - MCY

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9$1,048

Sat 25/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop12h 45mJetstar

Sat 1/1117:30ZQN - MCY

1 stop16h 45mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$601

Sat 25/1011:15MCY - CHC

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1116:20CHC - MCY

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$861

Sat 25/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1114:35ZQN - MCY

3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$899

Sat 25/1011:15MCY - CHC

2 stops11h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 1/1116:20CHC - MCY

3 stops21h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$1,383

One-way flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island
Search for one-way flight options from Sunshine Coast to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Wed 15/1019:25MCY - ZQN

1 stop21h 30mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$360

Tue 23/909:10MCY - CHC

1 stop10h 05mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$392

Sat 15/1118:35MCY - CHC

1 stop17h 35mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$407

Wed 15/1019:25MCY - CHC

2 stops19h 10mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$434

Wed 15/1007:20MCY - CHC

1 stop13h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$457

Sat 15/1114:35MCY - CHC

3 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9$513

Sun 21/914:45MCY - CHC

1 stop13h 05mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$570

Sun 21/920:25MCY - CHC

2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$694

Fri 19/920:00MCY - ZQN

3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$958

Sun 21/912:15MCY - ZQN

1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$1,000

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Depart

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Price

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 14/10

08:10-22:15

1 stop11h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 16/10

18:50-06:55

1 stop15h 05m

$466

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 9/10

19:00-17:20

1 stop19h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

18:50-06:55

1 stop15h 05m

$576

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 25/10

19:25-11:10

1 stop12h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/11

17:30-07:15

1 stop16h 45m

$601

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 24/10

08:10-16:10

1 stop29h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/10

20:50-13:55

1 stop20h 05m

$693

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 1/11

19:00-23:55

1 stop25h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 29/11

14:00-07:15

1 stop20h 15m

$861

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 25/10

11:15-23:59

1 stop9h 44m

Christchurch

Sat 1/11

16:20-07:15

1 stop17h 55m

$861

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 25/10

19:25-11:10

1 stop12h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/11

14:35-07:40

3 stops20h 05m

$899

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 9/10

07:20-22:15

2 stops11h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

15:05-06:45

2 stops18h 40m

$953

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 24/10

07:20-16:10

2 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/10

17:30-13:55

2 stops23h 25m

$1,062

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 14/10

06:30-00:10

2 stops14h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 16/10

12:55-10:05

2 stops24h 10m

$1,065

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Sunshine Coast to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 EDG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Sunshine Coast to South Island to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sunshine Coast to South Island?
Airlines like Jetstar fly from Sunshine Coast to South Island in about 11h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Sunshine Coast and South Island are separated by a distance of 2565 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sunshine Coast to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast to South Island?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Sunshine Coast to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 Sunshine Coast to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$276	Average$681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$473	Average$937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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