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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast from $139

MEL — MCY
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

Thu 5/1118:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 12/1120:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 1/9$226
Tue 6/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 8/1019:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 2/9$228
Fri 2/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 9/1019:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 1/9$243
Fri 20/1118:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 23/1120:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 3/9$244
Wed 4/1118:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Wed 18/1108:50 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 2/9$247
Tue 6/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 8/1015:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 2/9$251
Thu 1/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Thu 8/1019:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 3/9$253
Fri 13/1118:25 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 16/1120:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 3/9$255
Mon 5/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 9/1019:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 2/9$257
Sat 3/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 10/1019:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 2/9$260

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

Round-trip from

$226

One-way from

$139

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/11-12/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Sunshine Coast
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Sunshine Coast
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

08:10-10:30

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

06:45-08:05

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

06:45-08:05

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

10:55-13:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

18:25-19:45

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

07:05-08:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

06:00-11:25

1 stop6h 25m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

10:00-15:40

1 stop6h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

13:00-15:40

1 stop3h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

MelbourneMaroochydore

MEL Melbourne - MCY Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

MELMCY

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

13:00-15:40

1 stop3h 40m

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast (average of $229). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 Airport 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 Airport to Sunshine Coast

The most flights from MEL 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 Airport 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 Airport 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

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
1,090 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
568 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast in about 2h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast is about 1453 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 $154 one-way.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (90%), Air India (89%) or Singapore Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast? While on average our users pay $370, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $97. The most popular route (Melbourne - Maroochydore Sunshine Coast), is priced around $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 Airport to Sunshine Coast?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast (average of $229). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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$116Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$151Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$166Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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