Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast from $124

The cheapest month to fly to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $232, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne during November instead. Flights to Sunshine Coast in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $257.

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Sunshine Coast on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $269. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Sunshine Coast on Sunday is $325.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast when you can find flight prices for as low as $269. Flying to Sunshine Coast in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Sunshine Coast are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $309. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Melbourne to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast for the best Melbourne - Sunshine Coast flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sunshine Coast for around $304 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne for as low as $243 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Sunshine Coast flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sunshine Coast from Melbourne according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sunshine Coast. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Sunshine Coast on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, there are 9 flights per day flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The most common time of day flights depart is 09:00, with 93% of flights taking off at midday.

As of August 2026, there are 68 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.