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JQ Return flights from $191

Dep.art Mon 07 SepRet.urn Fri 11 Sep^$191

Dep.art Mon 24 AugRet.urn Wed 09 Sep^$198

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JQ,VA Return flights from $204

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Dep.art Mon 07 SepRet.urn Fri 11 Sep^$262

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VA Return flights from $250

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JQ,QF Return flights from $279

Dep.art Tue 06 OctRet.urn Sat 10 Oct^$279

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Dep.art Tue 12 JanRet.urn Thu 21 Jan^$331

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QF,VA Return flights from $330

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Dep.art Tue 12 JanRet.urn Thu 21 Jan^$370

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QF Return flights from $382

Dep.art Mon 07 SepRet.urn Fri 11 Sep^$382

Dep.art Tue 06 OctRet.urn Sat 10 Oct^$406

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Dep.art Tue 12 JanRet.urn Thu 21 Jan^$479

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $403

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Dep.art Mon 22 JunRet.urn Tue 06 Oct^$1,566

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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

$168

Aug 2026

$198

Sep 2026

$198

Jan 2027

$314

Feb 2027

$314

Mar 2027

$198

The cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast is July 2026, with return fares from $168 — 46% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $314).

When Should You Fly to Sunshine Coast?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast, with return fares from $168. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $314 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Sunshine Coast average around $232. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 28% 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

$168

August 2026

$198

September 2026

$198

January 2027

$314

February 2027

$314

March 2027

$198

Average Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

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

July 2026

$407

August 2026

$379

September 2026

$432

October 2026

$407

November 2026

$343

December 2026

$418

January 2027

$353

February 2027

$342

March 2027

$339

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 July.

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 $192.

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 07 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?

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 20 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.

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