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 included stopovers, the median number of stops was one. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey, as direct flights offer a more streamlined travel experience.

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

A direct flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 140 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 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 are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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To Sunshine Coast Region

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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-09
MEL - Sunshine Coast Region
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A$254
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Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

Right now, about 34% of recent fares from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $220 to $491, with a median price of $331. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region, the cheapest time to fly is often during specific months. April stands out with a median fare of just $143, followed by August at $151, and November with a median of $197. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region takes about 2h 20m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries. While a meaningful share of recent fares are non-stop, the rest connect once, which can extend the overall travel time.

The route from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region covers a distance of 1454 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick trip between the two locations. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

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

Regular price: A$200 - A$537

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 AUD200-AUD537. The current lowest deal is AUD199 with Jetstar for travel from Oct 7-Oct 28.

now A$199

Low A$200

High A$537

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 to fly is January, with a median price of $413. Generally, prices are 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

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$571

A$301

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$606

A$334

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$564

A$318

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$555

A$324

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$482

A$249

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$695

A$325

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

A$735 → A$339

54%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

A$734 → A$341

54%

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A$728 → A$349

52%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

A$707 → A$331

53%

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 are above the typical level, with 34% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $142.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m.

Direct flights typically take 2h 20m, while connecting flights average 9h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

40.5% of recent flights are direct.

40.5% of recent flights are direct, with frequent deals available on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals appear frequently for this route, with a good price being $220 or less.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$200

Airports nearby Sunshine Coast Region used as alternative

Brisbane (BNE)

Brisbane Airport is a major international hub, offering an extensive flight network for Sunshine Coast travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$191

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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 for a ticket is around $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, at approximately $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 was $331. Prices can go up to $491 or more for the higher end of fares observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April and August are typically the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region, with median prices of $143 and $151 respectively. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $197. The annual median price for this route is $331, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region

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

Regular price: A$200 - A$537

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 AUD200-AUD537. The current lowest deal is AUD199 with Jetstar for travel from Oct 7-Oct 28.

now A$199

Low A$200

High A$537

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

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$571

A$301

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$606

A$334

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$564

A$318

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$555

A$324

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (AVV) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$482

A$249

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Sunshine Coast Region

Melbourne (MEL) - Sunshine Coast Region (MCY)

Jetstar

A$695

A$325

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

A$735 → A$339

54%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

A$734 → A$341

54%

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A$728 → A$349

52%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

A$707 → A$331

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Region