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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast

MEL — MCY
24 Oct — 31 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$420
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 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 $232). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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.

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
477 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
477 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
477 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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 Airport to Sunshine Coast one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $92 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $124 and Qantas Airways from $157 one-way.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (94%), Qatar Airways (92%) or Singapore Airlines (92%) 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 $415, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. 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 $232). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast in September is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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$120Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$170Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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