Cheap flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast (MEL — MCY)

Good to know - Cheap tickets Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

Cheapest flight found $77
Minimal flight time 2h 15m
Flight distance 1460 km
Most popular airline Jetstar

Airfare Melbourne – Sunshine Coast by month

Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Melbourne – Sunshine Coast costs to buy cheap plane tickets.

Month One-way Round-trip
March 2026
October 2025
September 2025
August 2025
July 2025
May 2025
March 2025
January 2025
December 2024
November 2024
October 2024

Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.

Schedule of direct flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

Departure Arrival Flight days Flight Airlines Flight time Airports
06:00 07:20 sat, sun VA1029 Virgin Australia 2h 20m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
06:45 08:00 mon, tue, wed, thu, sun JQ792 Jetstar 2h 15m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
07:10 08:25 daily JQ792 Jetstar 2h 15m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
10:15 11:35 daily QF920 Qantas 2h 20m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
10:20 11:40 daily VA1035 Virgin Australia 2h 20m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
10:55 12:10 sun JQ794 Jetstar 2h 15m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
13:20 14:40 daily VA1041 Virgin Australia 2h 20m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
13:20 14:50 mon, thu, sun VA1041 Virgin Australia 2h 30m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
17:05 18:20 daily JQ798 Jetstar 2h 15m Tullamarine Airport — Sunshine Coast Airport Select dates
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Popular airlines flying Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

Flight Melbourne – Sunshine Coast is served by 4 airlines.  3 airlines operate direct flights.


Airlines with direct flights


Other airlines flying with transfers

Dynamics airfare Melbourne — Sunshine Coast by month for the last year

according to LowCost.Club for the last year

The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

The graph shows that booking flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast is best planned for March and flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast — Melbourne in the month of July.

Flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

The selection of cheap flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast from $77 and Melbourne — Sunshine Coast — Melbourne from $102.

The price of the flight Melbourne — Sunshine Coast (Australia) — Melbourne from $102 (round-trip).

The average price of the flight Melbourne — Sunshine Coast (Australia) — Melbourne $224 (round-trip).

Low cost flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast (MEL — MCY)

Traveling from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast offers both convenience and variety for independent travelers seeking to explore Australia's vibrant east coast or attend business engagements in Queensland. The route, spanning approximately 1460 kilometers, connects Melbourne’s diverse network of airports—including Moorabbin, Avalon, Essendon, Tullamarine, Melbourne Ferry Port, and City Heliport—with Sunshine Coast Airport (IATA code: MCY), providing multiple departure options suited to different travel preferences.

Flights between Melbourne and Sunshine Coast are operated by a range of airlines, allowing passengers to choose from direct and connecting services according to their time constraints and budget. Among the airlines that operate direct flights on this route, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas are the main carriers offering regular daily departures throughout the week. These direct flights take around 2 hours and 15 minutes, providing the quickest air connection between the two destinations.

For travelers willing to consider flights with layovers, options include AeroMéxico, Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Navair, and RFDS Australia. Such routes may involve longer travel times but can sometimes offer cost savings or better scheduling flexibility. Regardless of the choice between direct and connecting flights, passengers can expect a seamless journey facilitated by Australia's well-equipped airports.

Ticket prices for Melbourne to Sunshine Coast flights vary, starting as low as $77 for one-way fares. Return tickets have been available from $102, with the average cost hovering around $224 for both directions. These figures reflect competitive market pricing, especially given the consistent demand and frequency of flights on this route. Seasonal fluctuations affect pricing, with January representing a peak travel period often associated with higher fares, while March tends to offer more affordable rates. Travelers can benefit from early bookings or take advantage of promotional offers frequently found through online search platforms.

By relying on online flight search tools, independent travelers can compare available flights in real time, viewing schedules, prices, and airline options side by side. This empowers them to select itineraries that best fit their schedules and budgets without the need for travel agencies or intermediaries. The transparency of ticket availability and pricing helps ensure that users can find well-priced flights, accommodating both occasional leisure travel and frequent business trips.

In summary, flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast is straightforward and accessible, with multiple airlines providing direct routes and convenient flight times every day of the week. The selection of airports within Melbourne adds further flexibility to travel plans, enabling passengers to choose departure points that are most convenient to their location or transportation needs. Whether traveling for holidays along the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful beaches and hinterland or for professional reasons, passengers will appreciate the ease of booking and the frequency of flights servicing this corridor.

We invite you to use the search function on LowCost.Club to explore up-to-date offerings, compare prices, and find the flight option that suits your itinerary and budget. Take advantage of competitive fares and available promotions by securing your Melbourne to Sunshine Coast tickets today.

Routes from nearby cities to Sunshine Coast

A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.

The most frequent flight to Sunshine Coast is from Albury. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Launceston from $126. The nearest airports from Melbourne with a flight to Sunshine Coast are in Canberra.

Popular International routes from Melbourne

Popular routes from Sunshine Coast

If you are going to fly from Sunshine Coast, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Sunshine Coast:

Popular domestic routes from Melbourne

FAQ about Melbourne — Sunshine Coast

Yes, they do: VA1029, JQ792, QF920, VA1035, JQ794, VA1041, JQ798

Yes, you can fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. Melbourne has 6 airports (Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport) for flights. Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas depart from Melbourne on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Navair, Thai AirAsia.

A direct flight lasts an average of 2h 15m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 1460 km.

The price of flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast starts from $77.

Planes fly Melbourne — Sunshine Coast 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun

In Melbourne — Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport. In Sunshine Coast — Sunshine Coast Airport.

The following flights fly between Melbourne and Sunshine Coast: VA1029, JQ792, JQ792, QF920, VA1035, JQ794, VA1041, VA1041, JQ798

High season is considered to be September and the cheapest month is March. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne — Sunshine Coast flight deals.

The following airlines have direct flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast: Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas.

All the following airlines flights Melbourne — Sunshine Coast: Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Jetstar, Navair, Qantas, Thai AirAsia, Virgin Australia.

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