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JQ Return flights from $198

Dep.art Wed 07 OctRet.urn Thu 08 Oct^$198

Dep.art Wed 07 OctRet.urn Fri 09 Oct^$198

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JQ,VA Return flights from $253

Dep.art Sun 04 OctRet.urn Wed 07 Oct^$253

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Dep.art Tue 06 OctRet.urn Sun 11 Oct^$274

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VA Return flights from $262

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JQ,QF Return flights from $339

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Dep.art Tue 06 OctRet.urn Sun 11 Oct^$346

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Dep.art Sat 04 JulRet.urn Mon 06 Jul^$1,240

QF,VA Return flights from $375

Dep.art Tue 06 OctRet.urn Sun 11 Oct^$375

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Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$381

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $448

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Dep.art Wed 09 SepRet.urn Sun 20 Sep^$474

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QF Return flights from $464

Dep.art Tue 06 OctRet.urn Sun 11 Oct^$464

Dep.art Sat 05 DecRet.urn Wed 16 Dec^$474

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Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$475

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Dep.art Fri 25 SepRet.urn Thu 01 Oct^$690

Dep.art Sat 04 JulRet.urn Mon 06 Jul^$1,587

JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,082

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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

$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 01 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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