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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

MEL — MCY
31 Oct — 7 Nov4
4 travellers
4 travellers, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$362
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

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

Booking 48 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.

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 $241). Flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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.

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
Good
479 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Good
479 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
570 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $93 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $126 and Qantas Airways from $160 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 (94%), Qatar Airways (92%), Singapore Airlines( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

    On average you can expect to pay $430 for a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast) is currently priced at $198.

  • 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 $241). Flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$123Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$159Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$172Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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