$74 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Sunshine Coast departing on 22/1. 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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Book Cheap Sydney to Sunshine Coast Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast 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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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Sunshine Coast

Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 07:40
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$143Jetstar
Mon, 5 Jan - Wed, 7 Jan
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 07:40
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
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19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$150Jetstar
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 18:20
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$153Jetstar
Sun, 11 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
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07:05 - 07:40
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$155Jetstar
Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 18:20
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$161Jetstar
Sun, 11 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 07:40
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:25 - 11:05
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$162Jetstar
Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 07:40
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$165Jetstar
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 18:20
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$167Jetstar
Fri, 9 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 18:20
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$168Jetstar
Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 7 Jan
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 18:20
SYD
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MCY
1h 35mdirect
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19:00 - 21:40
MCY
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SYD
1h 40mdirect
$171Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Sunshine Coast flights

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

What is the cheapest Sydney to Sunshine Coast flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Sunshine Coast from Sydney found in the last 72 hours was to Maroochydore, at $118 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $118.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,026, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, 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 Sydney to Sunshine Coast is February, when tickets cost $155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $323 and $251 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sunshine Coast, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Maroochydore

FAQs - booking Sunshine Coast flights

  • What are my transport options from Sunshine Coast Airport to the surrounding areas?

    You can get bus service via Sunbus Route 622, which connects the airport with Noosa Junction Bus Station or one of the Translink public buses that picks-up passengers from airport terminals to downtown locations. Con-X-ion is one of several private shuttle companies offering transport to regional towns, including Twin Waters, Alexandra Headland and Golden Beach. You can also pick up a vehicle from the airport’s car hire centre or grab a taxi from the rank outside the terminal. Coastal Rides and Uber are examples of ridesharing services in this area, if you prefer.

  • What accessible facilities/services does Sunshine Coast Airport provide?

    Toilets equipped with accessible features are located near the luggage reclaim areas of the domestic terminals at Sunshine Coast Airport. Wheelchair and personnel assistance is also available to transport you from the aircraft through Immigration Control and safely to your pick-up spot. Persons with disabilities should arrange any mobility or staff assistance at the time that their final flight arrangements are made, at least 48 hours before departure.

  • Which family-friendly facilities are there at Sunshine Coast Airport?

    Parents travelling with infants or toddlers can locate Parents Rooms in the terminal building at Sunshine Coast Airport. These rooms are outfitted with baby-changing stations, microwaves, toilets and comfortable seating in case feeding is necessary.

  • What nearby cities are accessible from Sunshine Coast Airport?

    If you are heading north, Alliance Airline provides regional flight service to Cairns and Emerald in Queensland, while you could easily drive to Brisbane, the Gold Coast or even the Tweed Coast in New South Wales from here.  

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 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 $193 on average. Morning departures are around 2% 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 $209.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sunshine Coast

  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) serves the popular coastal towns of Noosa, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Maroochydore. It is located some 90 km north of Brisbane and uses a single terminal building for both domestic and international flights.
  • Major airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways provide regular and frequent service from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport, with low-cost carrier Jetstar offering a few departures as well. You can also get one-stop service on this route courtesy of Qantas and Virgin Australia, whose flights typically require layovers in Melbourne.
  • You can get convenient public transport from the city centre and other locations to Sydney Kingsford Smith. Airport Link provides train service from Sydney CBD to International Terminal 1, with inter-terminal transport to Domestic Terminals 2 and 3. Greyhound Australia GX200 and Transport for NSW Bus Route 339 provide connections from Central Station to the domestic terminals. You can also get airport bus service from several Sydney train stations, including Bondi Junction, Mascot, Banksia and Rockdale.
  • Are you travelling with the family on your flight from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast? If so, you can find a range of facilities and services to help make your airport experience a rewarding one. Strollers can be requested upon arrival at the airport and there are Parents Rooms with baby-changing facilities, a sink and a microwave, located before and after security at Terminal 2.
  • An airport lounge is an ideal place to pass the time before your boarding call. At Terminal 2, you can enjoy a meal and beverages at REX Lounge (near Gate G2) or Virgin Australia Lounge (near Gate 47), but if you are flying out of Terminal 3, try Qantas Club near Gate 10. You can either use your airline membership card or pay at the door to savour the hospitality.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Sunshine Coast

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Sunshine Coast. 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 Sydney 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 428 reviews
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
Airline reviews

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

6.0 GoodElio, Dec 2025
SYD - CBR
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It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

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

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

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

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

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.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

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