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CanberIf you're eyeing a holiday to the Sunshine Coast that's within your budget, we've got our ear to the ground for you on the cheapest flights around. The Sunshine Coast is filled with picturesque beach spots, resorts perfect for families and action-packed locations in the surrounding areas.
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Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
Domestic flights from $69 each way
Ends
Available for travel from July 2022 – May 2023 to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Coffs Harbour, Alice Springs, Townsville and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Cheap Flights
Cheap Flights
Australia-wide flights from $69 return
Ends
Available on flights until September 2022 to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Launceston, Alice Springs, Ballina and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Sunshine Coast's airport:
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Get the best price:
May to July
Book in advance by:
28 days
Best airline (price):
Jetstar
Competition keeps the price of Sunshine Coast flights fairly consistent throughout the year. From Sydney you can find cheap flights to the Sunshine Coast for as low as $100 direct return. Melbourne to Sunshine Coast flights can be found from $170 direct return. Jetstar is the cheapest airline for both routes.
Jetstar is the only airline flying direct from Adelaide from around $135. These cheap fares are often featured in flight sales.
May to July is the cheapest time to fly with May being the cheapest month. According to Cheapflights, Wednesday is the cheapest day on average to fly and you'll find the cheapest flights departing in the morning.
The summer period from November to January is the most expensive time to fly. Overall, we think October to November offers the best weather for visiting the Sunshine Coast.
Cheapest months to fly:
May to July
Priciest months to fly:
November to January
We've listed the approximate fastest direct time for flights to the Sunshine Coast or the approximate fastest connecting flight where a direct flight isn't available.
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 19,200 | Not available |
| Alice Springs | 36,000 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 24,000 | Not available |
| Cairns | 36,000 | Not available |
| Darwin | 40,600 | Not available |
| Gold Coast | 24,000 | Not available |
| Melbourne | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Perth | 40,600 | Not available |
| Sydney | 16,000 | 15,600 |
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Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is approximately 13 minutes (11km) by car from Maroochydore, located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. If you're staying in Noosa Heads, it's 30 minutes (28km) north by car.
There is no metropolitan train network on the Sunshine Coast, so you'll need a car if you're planning to travel further up the coast without relying on buses or taxis. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot and Thrifty are located in the arrivals hall of the terminal. It's recommended that you pre-book your car. On-demand ride hire service Uber is also available on the Sunshine Coast.
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