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

A direct flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region typically takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 140 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 20 minutes, or 440 minutes.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region route experience frequent drops. This suggests that travelers on this route have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. The pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days indicate consistent fluctuations that can be advantageous for booking.

Flights From Melbourne

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?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 40.5% of flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

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MEL - Sunshine Coast Region
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Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Right now, 34% of recent fares for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are considered a good price. The current fares are above the typical level for this route, which usually range from $220–$491, with a median of $331. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $143. Other cost-effective options include August, with a median fare of $151, and November, where the median fare is $197.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region takes about 2h 20m, including connections. The flight covers a distance of 1454 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route.

For direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include one connection. Specifically, 40.5% of recent fares were for non-stop flights.

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

Regular price: A$223 - A$549

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region is AUD 223 to AUD 549. The current lowest deal is AUD 197 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 9.

now A$197

Low A$223

High A$549

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast is April, with a median price of $142. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $413. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$142

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$413

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

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$611

A$338

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$598

A$315

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$218

A$197

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$218

A$197

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$218

A$197

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$502

A$256

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

A$740 → A$275

63%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

A$729 → A$286

61%

5 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 15

A$723 → A$342

53%

5 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 13

A$723 → A$343

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne - Sunshine Coast Region route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, August, and November 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 average 9h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

40.5% of recent flights are direct

Direct flights are available on 40.5% of recent routes, with frequent deals appearing.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is a provider of direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 34% of the time

Historically, 34% of recent fares from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region were considered good prices.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$200

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 from Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$200

Airports nearby Sunshine Coast Region used as alternative

Brisbane (BNE)

Brisbane (BNE) is a major international hub and a definitive alternative for Sunshine Coast travelers.

📍 ~100 km from Sunshine Coast Region (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~A$145

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sunshine Coast Region

73% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sunshine Coast Region

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $226. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $541. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, around $343.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region is considered to be $220 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $331. Prices can go up to $491 or more for the higher end of fares observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region include April, with a median price of $143, and August, with a median price of $151. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $197. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $331 for this route.

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Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

A typical journey from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region takes about 2h 20m, including connections. The flight covers a distance of 1454 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route.

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

Regular price: A$223 - A$549

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region is AUD 223 to AUD 549. The current lowest deal is AUD 197 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 9.

now A$197

Low A$223

High A$549

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$142

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$413

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

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$611

A$338

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$598

A$315

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$218

A$197

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$218

A$197

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$218

A$197

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$502

A$256

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

A$740 → A$275

63%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

A$729 → A$286

61%

5 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 15

A$723 → A$342

53%

5 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 13

A$723 → A$343

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region