Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

One-way fares from $277 · MEL → MCY · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$277

Virgin Australia · Thu, 12 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $277

Direct flights
Yes

Virgin Australia

Flight time
2h 30m

1,460 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $277

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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Virgin Australia
Depart08:25 Thu, 12 NovMEL → MCY 2h 30m · Direct
$277one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast

Melbourne (MEL) and Sunshine Coast (MCY) are about 1,460 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Virgin Australia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $277, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $277 with Virgin Australia, departing Thursday 12 November 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $277 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Virgin Australia.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

A direct flight takes about 2h 30m. Melbourne and Sunshine Coast are around 1,460 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia.

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