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JQ Return flights from $198

Dep.art Mon 05 OctRet.urn Fri 09 Oct^$198

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VA Return flights from $216

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JQ,VA Return flights from $229

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JQ,QF Return flights from $296

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Dep.art Fri 02 OctRet.urn Thu 08 Oct^$333

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QF Return flights from $347

Dep.art Mon 11 JanRet.urn Fri 15 Jan^$347

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Dep.art Thu 21 JanRet.urn Mon 01 Feb^$362

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $372

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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.

Aug 2026

$210

Sep 2026

$198

Oct 2026

$172

Nov 2026

$172

Dec 2026

$248

Jan 2027

$244

Feb 2027

$277

The cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast is October 2026, with return fares from $172 — 38% 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 $172. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $277.

Across the year, return fares to Sunshine Coast average around $217. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 21% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

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

August 2026

$210

September 2026

$198

October 2026

$172

November 2026

$172

December 2026

$248

January 2027

$244

February 2027

$277

Average Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Return Prices

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

August 2026

$411

September 2026

$411

October 2026

$375

November 2026

$353

December 2026

$354

January 2027

$378

February 2027

$400

March 2027

$367

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 November.

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 03 October 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.

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