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Find cheap flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne from $98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Maroochydore to Melbourne (MCY-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:45 - 19:20MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
20:00 - 22:20MEL-MCY
2h 20mdirect
$192Bonza
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Wed, 24 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
16:45 - 19:20MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
20:10 - 22:30MEL-MCY
2h 20mdirect
$193Bonza
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Wed, 24 Jul - Fri, 26 Jul
15:20 - 17:55MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
10:00 - 12:15MEL-MCY
2h 15mdirect
$195Jetstar
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Wed, 22 May - Tue, 28 May
15:20 - 17:55MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
12:30 - 14:45MEL-MCY
2h 15mdirect
$197Jetstar
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 11 May
15:20 - 17:55MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
20:00 - 22:20MEL-MCY
2h 20mdirect
Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
10:05 - 12:40MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
20:10 - 22:30MEL-MCY
2h 20mdirect
Sat, 29 Jun - Fri, 12 Jul
14:35 - 17:10MCY-MEL
2h 35mdirect
09:40 - 12:00MEL-MCY
2h 20mdirect
$270Virgin Australia
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Wed, 1 May - Sat, 4 May
11:20 - 16:35MCY-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
09:40 - 12:00MEL-MCY
2h 20mdirect
$312Virgin Australia
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Wed, 1 May - Sat, 4 May
12:15 - 21:50MCY-MEL
9h 35m2 stops
12:30 - 21:05MEL-MCY
8h 35m1 stop
$811Qantas Airways
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Sun, 30 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul
12:15 - 21:50MCY-MEL
9h 35m2 stops
07:45 - 11:35MEL-MCY
3h 50m1 stop
$855Qantas Airways
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun

Flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Maroochydore to Melbourne, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $212 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $454 and $395 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from Maroochydore were found on Jetstar ($98) and Virgin Australia ($135), and the lowest return tickets were found on Bonza ($192) and Jetstar ($195).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Maroochydore and Melbourne?

Jetstar connects Maroochydore to Melbourne with up to 2 flights per day. Virgin Australia also offers 2 flights per day, while Qantas Airways follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Maroochydore and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport. They are: Bonza, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Bonza at $116 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Bonza.

How many flights are there between Maroochydore and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Maroochydore and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 35m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Maroochydore and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 30m to travel the 2,338 km between Maroochydore and Melbourne.

What’s the earliest departure time from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Maroochydore at 10:05 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 12:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport jets off at 20:15 and lands at 22:50.

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Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Maroochydore to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Maroochydore to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport was $64 for a one-way ticket and $125 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Maroochydore to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Maroochydore and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne, Bonza or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne are Bonza and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $199 and an overall rating of 9.4, Bonza is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

    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 Maroochydore to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Maroochydore 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 Maroochydore to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 to Melbourne from Maroochydore up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $126 or less one-way and $198 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Monday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Wednesday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +4 more

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Monday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +4 more

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Wednesday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Friday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +4 more

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Maroochydore to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Maroochydore to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Maroochydore to Melbourne? 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.
9.4
BonzaOverall score based on 11 reviews
8.5comfort
9.4crew
7.6food
8.7entertainment
9.2boarding
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2023MCY - CNS
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

I liked the friendly team, the roomy comfortable seats, easy to use on flight entertainment, flights on time,

Personal kind attention to all.App was not spot on, but staff able to deal with any requests.Staff were legends !!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

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.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

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.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

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.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Check in was awful. Crowded and staff was lazy. Service for food was slow, could have turned off the lights much earlier which could make the red eye flight much more convenient

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Maroochydore to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/6Wed
directJetstar
2h 35mMCY-MEL
$98
21/5Tue
directJetstar
2h 35mMCY-MEL
$124
2/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
2h 35mMCY-MEL
$135
7/5Tue
directJetstar
2h 35mMCY-MEL
$138
20/5Mon
directJetstar
2h 35mMCY-MEL
$155
21/5Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
4h 45mMCY-MEL
$177
7/7Sun
1 stop
15h 30mMCY-MEL
$187
26/5Sun
2 stops
21h 05mMCY-MEL
$579
2/5Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
19h 50mMCY-MEL
$875
21/5Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
14h 15mMCY-MEL
$1,531

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Last minute flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
directJetstar
2h 35mMCY-MEL
7/5Tue
directJetstar
2h 15mMEL-MCY
$292
26/4Fri
direct
2h 35mMCY-MEL
28/4Sun
direct
2h 20mMEL-MCY
$312
30/4Tue
multi-stop
4h 45mMCY-MEL
7/5Tue
direct
2h 15mMEL-MCY
$336
26/4Fri
direct
2h 35mMCY-MEL
28/4Sun
multi-stop
5h 00mMEL-MCY
$373
26/4Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 45mMCY-MEL
28/4Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 00mMEL-MCY
$381
28/4Sun
directVirgin Australia
2h 35mMCY-MEL
5/5Sun
directVirgin Australia
2h 20mMEL-MCY
$571
28/4Sun
directJetstar
2h 35mMCY-MEL
10/5Fri
directJetstar
2h 15mMEL-MCY
$602
28/4Sun
direct
2h 35mMCY-MEL
5/5Sun
direct
2h 20mMEL-MCY
$613
30/4Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
4h 20mMCY-MEL
7/5Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 35mMEL-MCY
$1,036
28/4Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
9h 05mMCY-MEL
5/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
4h 35mMEL-MCY
$1,818

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Maroochydore - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Maroochydore (MCY)Australia

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Maroochydore

Cabin classes:

$3,698
$1,472
$121