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Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne from $97

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCY — MEL
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sunshine Coast to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$193

One-way from

$97

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$245
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/3-25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Fri 21/320:35MCY - MEL
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Tue 25/307:20MEL - MCY
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/2$193
Thu 16/1012:30MCY - MEL
Nonstop2h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1010:20MEL - MCY
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/2$210
Tue 26/808:20MCY - AVV
1 stop5h 50mJetstar
Thu 28/820:50AVV - MCY
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 26/2$231
Tue 26/812:40MCY - MEL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/807:10MEL - MCY
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$269
Wed 5/312:45MCY - MEL
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 12/308:15MEL - MCY
1 stop13h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/2$499
Tue 18/314:35MCY - AVV
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/306:00AVV - MCY
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$550

Find flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

Fly from

Sunshine Coast

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Fri 21/3

20:35-00:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

07:20-08:35

Nonstop2h 15m

$193

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 26/8

14:25-17:00

Nonstop2h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 2/9

09:40-12:00

Nonstop2h 20m

$221

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - AVV

MCYAVV

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 26/8

08:20-14:10

1 stop5h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 28/8

20:50-07:45

1 stop10h 55m

$231

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 26/8

12:40-15:15

Nonstop2h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

07:10-09:25

Nonstop2h 15m

$269

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 3/4

12:15-15:45

Nonstop2h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

08:10-21:00

1 stop12h 50m

$502

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - AVV

MCYAVV

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 18/3

14:35-23:15

1 stop7h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 20/3

06:00-20:15

1 stop15h 15m

$550

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Mon 14/4

12:15-10:50

2 stops22h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 21/4

08:35-21:00

2 stops12h 25m

$2,517

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Tue 8/4

20:00-22:35

Nonstop2h 35m

$97

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - AVV

MCYAVV

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Thu 29/5

16:10-22:50

1 stop6h 40m

$105

MaroochydoreMelbourne

MCY - MEL

MCYMEL

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Sun 13/4

09:10-11:45

Nonstop2h 35m

$174

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Travel insights for flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KII to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

When flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

The most flights from zzKII to ME1 are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 28 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $97. Users have also found prices from $158 and $293 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne consider choosing Etihad Airways(94%), Singapore Airlines(94%) or Qatar Airways(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $214, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Maroochydore Sunshine Coast - Melbourne), is priced around $186.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sunshine Coast to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
BonzaCheapest$103Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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JetstarCheapest$183Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$187Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$204Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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