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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Maroochydore
2h 35mNonstop
from $273per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Adelaide to Sunshine Coast flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to Sunshine Coast flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Sunshine Coast from Adelaide found in the last 5 days was to Maroochydore, at $259 return. The most popular route is from Adelaide (ADL) to Maroochydore (MCY), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $259.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $288 on average. Morning departures are around 29% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $371.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

No, with an average price for the route of $850, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast is May, when tickets cost $291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $557 and $468 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sunshine Coast on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Adelaide, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$126
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Adelaide to Maroochydore

FAQs - booking Sunshine Coast flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Adelaide and lands in Sunshine Coast, with an average flight time of 2h 35m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sunshine Coast

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Adelaide to the following destinations at these prices or less: Maroochydore $133 one-way - $301 round-trip

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 474 reviews
6.4Food
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

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