Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $126
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is currently $126
Cheapest one-way flight $63
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is currently $63
Last-minute weekend getaway $176
Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is currently $176
Cheapest business class flights $590
Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is currently $590
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $125–155
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–250

Popular airlines from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $185
    Typical price: $195–255
    109 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE, MCY - MEL Every day
    369 weekly connecting flights
    BNE, MCY - MEL Every day
  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $284
    Typical price: $280–350
    102 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE, MCY - MEL Every day
    535 weekly connecting flights
    BNE, MCY - MEL Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $126
    Typical price: $135–240
    90 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE, MCY - AVV, MEL Every day
    781 weekly connecting flights
    BNE, MCY - AVV, MEL Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - MEL Every day
  • Link Airways
    from $1,003
    Typical price: $880–1,100
    17 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Fiji Airways
    Typical price: $1,250–4,500
    9 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Sunshine Coast

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane Australia 1 hr 10 min 50 mi
  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
    Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 11 min 3 mi
  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
    Gold Coast Australia 2 hr 15 min 107 mi
  • Bundaberg Regional Airport (BDB)
    Bundaberg Regional Australia 2 hr 57 min 130 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $125 to $155.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $126. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $63.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $185, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $284, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $126, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Link Airways flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $1,003, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne starts at $126 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $63 and departs on Wed, May 6.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 109 nonstop flights and 369 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 90 nonstop flights and 781 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne are:
  • Qantas offers 102 nonstop flights and 535 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) , Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Link Airways offers 17 connecting flights per week. Link Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 9 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $126. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $63.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $185, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $284, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $126, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Link Airways flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is $1,003, flying from May 8 to May 10.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.
  • There are 109 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 102 Qantas direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 90 Jetstar direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne at price $176 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.
  • There are 109 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 102 Qantas direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 90 Jetstar direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne start at $126 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne start at $590 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne start at $126 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne starts at $176 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne at price $176 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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