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Cheap Flights to Sunshine Coast

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Maroochydore
1h 35mNonstop
from $141per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sunshine Coast

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

What is the cheapest flight to Sunshine Coast?

The cheapest ticket to Sunshine Coast from Australia found in the last 5 days was to Maroochydore, at $110 return. The most popular route is Cairns (CNS) to Maroochydore (MCY) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $110.

How much is a flight to Sunshine Coast?

A flight to Sunshine Coast costs $261 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $64 for the route Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Maroochydore which costs $252 on average, and Adelaide to Maroochydore, which costs $385 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to Sunshine Coast is February, when tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $233 and $203 respectively.

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 morning, when retur flights cost $204 on average. Morning departures are around 15% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $274.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to Sunshine Coast, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Sunshine Coast?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Sunshine Coast is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), with an average flight price of $189.

Good to know

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$71
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Maroochydore

FAQs - booking Sunshine Coast flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia 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 Australia to Sunshine Coast.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia 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 Australia 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 Australia 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 Australia 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 Australia to Sunshine Coast up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Sunshine Coast?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sunshine Coast is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $241. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $287 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sunshine Coast

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sunshine Coast? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sunshine Coast for the following prices or less: From Adelaide $212, from Melbourne $335, from Cairns $486
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sunshine Coast flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Sunshine Coast

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia 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 475 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
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.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

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.

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

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

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