Return
One Way
Multi-City/Layover

I need to travel on this date
I just want the lowest fare

Search for Flights

Compare

Other Sites
Expedia
Expedia

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

Filter

Depart

Return

Find Flights

JQ One-Way flights from $99

Dep.art Mon 27 Jul^$99

Dep.art Tue 28 Jul^$99

JQShow more Flights

Dep.art Tue 04 Aug^$99

Dep.art Mon 10 Aug^$99

Dep.art Tue 11 Aug^$99

Dep.art Tue 15 Sep^$99

Dep.art Thu 01 Oct^$99

Dep.art Fri 02 Oct^$99

Dep.art Tue 06 Oct^$99

Dep.art Wed 07 Oct^$99

Dep.art Thu 08 Oct^$99

Dep.art Sat 03 Oct^$115

Dep.art Sun 04 Oct^$115

Dep.art Mon 05 Oct^$115

Dep.art Sat 10 Oct^$115

Dep.art Sun 11 Oct^$115

Dep.art Mon 03 Aug^$115

Dep.art Wed 12 Aug^$115

Dep.art Wed 05 Aug^$115

Dep.art Sun 26 Jul^$129

Dep.art Sat 15 Aug^$129

Dep.art Wed 16 Sep^$129

Dep.art Sun 09 Aug^$129

Dep.art Wed 30 Sep^$129

Dep.art Fri 09 Oct^$129

Dep.art Mon 14 Sep^$139

Dep.art Sat 08 Aug^$139

Dep.art Sat 25 Jul^$139

Dep.art Sun 02 Aug^$139

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$139

Dep.art Sun 19 Jul^$161

Dep.art Thu 06 Aug^$161

Dep.art Sun 13 Sep^$161

Dep.art Thu 17 Sep^$161

Dep.art Sat 26 Sep^$161

Dep.art Tue 29 Sep^$161

Dep.art Mon 12 Oct^$161

Dep.art Mon 28 Sep^$175

Dep.art Fri 25 Sep^$175

VA One-Way flights from $143

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$143

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$155

VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$174

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$190

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$277

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$315

Dep.art Sun 05 Jul^$564

QF One-Way flights from $230

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$230

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$266

QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$316

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$368

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$603

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$735

Dep.art Sun 05 Jul^$866

JQ,VA One-Way flights from $248

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$248

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$260

JQ,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$275

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$293

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$476

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$679

Dep.art Sun 05 Jul^$744

JQ,QF One-Way flights from $291

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$291

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$291

JQ,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$317

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$323

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$509

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$806

Dep.art Sun 05 Jul^$837

QF,VA One-Way flights from $294

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$294

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$300

QF,VAShow more Flights

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$416

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$591

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$679

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$699

Dep.art Sun 05 Jul^$1,028

EK,JQ One-Way flights from $747

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$747

JQ,NZ One-Way flights from $791

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$791

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$858

JQ,NZShow more Flights

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$860

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$999

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$1,593

JQ,NZ,VA One-Way flights from $840

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$840

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$1,445

NZ One-Way flights from $850

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$850

Dep.art Thu 18 Feb^$965

NZShow more Flights

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$1,067

Dep.art Fri 31 Jul^$1,257

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$1,371

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$2,014

EK,QF One-Way flights from $884

Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$884

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$1,246

EK,QFShow more Flights

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$1,805

JQ,TN One-Way flights from $1,194

Dep.art Mon 06 Jul^$1,194

JQ,QF,VA One-Way flights from $1,299

Dep.art Sun 05 Jul^$1,299

JQ,MH One-Way flights from $4,970

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$4,970

JQ,MH,QF One-Way flights from $5,548

Dep.art Tue 07 Jul^$5,548

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

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

Jul 2026

$198

Aug 2026

$198

Sep 2026

$198

Oct 2026

$176

Nov 2026

$213

Dec 2026

$250

Jan 2027

$250

Feb 2027

$277

Mar 2027

$198

The cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast is October 2026, with return fares from $176 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $277).

When Should You Fly to Sunshine Coast?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast, with return fares from $176. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $277.

Across the year, return fares to Sunshine Coast average around $218. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, July and August, you'll generally pay up to 19% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

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

July 2026

$198

August 2026

$198

September 2026

$198

October 2026

$176

November 2026

$213

December 2026

$250

January 2027

$250

February 2027

$277

March 2027

$198

Average Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

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

July 2026

$475

August 2026

$378

September 2026

$430

October 2026

$390

November 2026

$374

December 2026

$437

January 2027

$375

February 2027

$365

March 2027

$346

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

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

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

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast is 15 September 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sunshine Coast?

The IATA code for Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) is MCY. It is located in Australia at coordinates -26.60579, 153.0881.

When should you book flights to Sunshine Coast?

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

How I Want That Flight can help you

What's the benefit of using I Want That Flight for my Melbourne to Sunshine Coast flight?

Think of us as your personal shortcut to a great deal. Instead of you opening fifty different tabs, we instantly cross-check rates across heaps of airlines and booking sites to score you the sweet spot on pricing. Millions of holidaymakers count on us every year to get them airborne, so you're running with a pretty savvy crowd.

Can you sort me out with direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

100%. As soon as the page finishes loading your options, hit the "Direct" filter. The layovers will vanish, leaving you with only the non-stop routes.

How does I Want That Flight find me the best Melbourne to Sunshine Coast flights?

Once you punch your details into our search tool, we unlock all kinds of handy tricks to map out your journey. We’ll map out the most budget-friendly calendar dates and takeoff slots, and let you slice and dice the data until you pinpoint the exact itinerary that works for you.

I'm still in the planning phase. Can you ping me if Melbourne to Sunshine Coast fares drop?

No worries at all. Just kick off a quick search, drop your email into our price tracker, and we’ll send a heads-up straight to your inbox the moment the price drops.