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Do you need to catch a flight to Sunshine Coast? Check out our domestic flights to Sunshine Coast. If Sunshine Coast is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Melbourne from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sunshine Coast

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Return fares from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$362

Sep 2026

$198

Oct 2026

$172

Nov 2026

$172

Mar 2027

$322

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is October 2026, with return fares from $172 — 52% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2026, from $362).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $172. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $362.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $245. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 30% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sunshine Coast to Melbourne return airfares.

August 2026

$362

September 2026

$198

October 2026

$172

November 2026

$172

March 2027

$322

Average Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sunshine Coast to Melbourne return airfares.

August 2026

$404

September 2026

$381

October 2026

$389

November 2026

$347

December 2026

$394

January 2027

$376

February 2027

$393

March 2027

$408

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $198.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is 28 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.

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