How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region?

A direct flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region typically takes 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 1454 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 7 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route.

How often do Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days could reveal these frequent fluctuations.

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To Sunshine Coast Region

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Q: How many flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.3% of flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

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Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region, 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are below the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $309 to $577, with a median of $428 over a 90-day period. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $183. June follows closely, with a median fare of $187, and April also offers competitive pricing at a median of $266.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region takes about 2h 20m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is 9h 0m. Only 21.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region, meaning most travelers will experience 1 stopover when not flying non-stop.

The route from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region covers a distance of 1454 km. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively brief travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Regular price: A$182 - A$522

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 182 AUD and 522 AUD. The current lowest deal is 211 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 14-Feb 4.

now A$211

Low A$182

High A$522

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast is May, with a median price of $186. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $535. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$186

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$535

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$474

A$790

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$475

A$925

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$819

A$957

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$821

A$1,053

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$821

A$1,053

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$274

A$214

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

A$841 → A$545

35%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

A$646 → A$366

43%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A$645 → A$366

43%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

A$643 → A$366

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne - Sunshine Coast Region route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the cheapest fares.

Historically, May ($183) and June ($187) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m.

The median flight time for a direct flight is 2h 20m, while connecting flights take 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

21.3% of recent flights are direct.

About 21.3% of recent flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights on the Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary option for flights to Sunshine Coast Region (MCY).

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~A$198

Sunshine Coast Region main airports to arrive at

Sunshine Coast (MCY)

Cheapest

Sunshine Coast Airport is a convenient arrival point for the Sunshine Coast Region.

📍 ~23 km from Sunshine Coast Region (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$199

Airports nearby Sunshine Coast Region used as alternative

Brisbane (BNE)

Brisbane Airport is a major international hub with an extensive flight network, offering direct highway access.

📍 ~135 km from Sunshine Coast Region (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~A$175

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sunshine Coast Region

$660

Save $110

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sunshine Coast Region

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $404 for tickets booked in this window. In contrast, waiting until 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise significantly to $675. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days could still yield a better price, with an average of $440.

A good price for a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region is considered to be $309 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during that period was $428. Prices typically ranged up to $577 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, May and June have been the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region. In May, the median price was $183, while June saw a median of $187. For comparison, the annual median price across the trailing 270 days for this route was $428. April also offered a relatively lower median price of $266.

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Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

The route from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region covers a distance of 1454 km. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively brief travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Regular price: A$182 - A$522

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 182 AUD and 522 AUD. The current lowest deal is 211 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 14-Feb 4.

now A$211

Low A$182

High A$522

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$186

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$535

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$474

A$790

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$475

A$925

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$819

A$957

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$821

A$1,053

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$821

A$1,053

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$274

A$214

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

A$841 → A$545

35%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

A$646 → A$366

43%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A$645 → A$366

43%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

A$643 → A$366

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region