How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in just under 2h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. There are 1453 km between Melbourne and Sunshine Coast. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $121 and Qantas Airways from $155 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

On average you can expect to pay $371 for a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast) is currently priced at $199.

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

Before booking your flight to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (90%), Air India (89%), Singapore Airlines( 86%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

When booking a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$227
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Average price	$395

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast (average of $232). Flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 MEL to KII?

When flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

The most flights from ME1 to zzKII are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sunshine Coast

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

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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

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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7.5

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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6.5

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Virgin Australia

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8.0

Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?
Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in just under 2h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. There are 1453 km between Melbourne and Sunshine Coast. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $121 and Qantas Airways from $155 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?
Before booking your flight to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (90%), Air India (89%), Singapore Airlines( 86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?
On average you can expect to pay $371 for a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast) is currently priced at $199.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Sunshine Coast flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast 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 Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast (average of $232). Flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$152	Average$359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$167	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 September 2026.

When flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

The most flights from ME1 to zzKII are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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