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Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island from $335

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — CHC
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sunshine Coast to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sunshine Coast to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$475

One-way from

$335
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Sunshine Coast to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 55m total
  • Sunshine Coast to South Island

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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 July 2025.

Fri 22/809:10MCY - CHC
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Mon 25/817:50CHC - MCY
1 stop16h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$475
Sat 23/820:25MCY - ZQN
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Sat 30/816:50ZQN - MCY
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$590
Fri 3/1008:10MCY - CHC
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1015:30CHC - MCY
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$620
Fri 7/1108:20MCY - ZQN
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1118:20ZQN - MCY
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$678
Sat 8/1112:30MCY - ZQN
1 stop21h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/1114:00ZQN - MCY
1 stop22h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/7$747
Mon 25/820:25MCY - CHC
1 stop25h 34mQantas Airways
Mon 1/906:00CHC - MCY
1 stop27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$769
Sun 24/812:15MCY - ZQN
1 stop7h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 31/815:25ZQN - MCY
1 stop7h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$879
Fri 22/812:35MCY - CHC
2 stops20h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/820:10CHC - MCY
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$966

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sunshine Coast to South Island that are best for you.

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Sunshine Coast

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 22/8

09:10-21:15

1 stop10h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

17:50-07:55

1 stop16h 05m

$475

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 23/8

20:25-11:10

1 stop12h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

16:50-07:55

1 stop17h 05m

$590

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 3/10

08:10-07:50

1 stop20h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 18/10

15:30-06:55

1 stop18h 25m

$620

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 7/11

08:20-07:55

1 stop20h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 22/11

18:20-07:05

1 stop15h 45m

$678

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sat 8/11

12:30-13:10

1 stop21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/11

14:00-09:55

1 stop22h 55m

$747

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 25/8

20:25-23:59

1 stop25h 34m

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

06:00-07:45

1 stop27h 45m

$769

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 24/8

12:15-21:15

1 stop7h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/8

15:25-21:00

1 stop7h 35m

$879

MaroochydoreChristchurch

MCY - CHC

MCYCHC

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 22/8

12:35-11:30

2 stops20h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

20:10-21:00

2 stops26h 50m

$966

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 15/8

09:10-09:05

1 stop21h 55m

$335

MaroochydoreQueenstown

MCY - ZQN

MCYZQN

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 15/9

17:20-19:55

1 stop24h 35m

$376

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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