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What to know about flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

The approximate distance between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide is 1,662.89km. Average flight time from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is around 2 hours 55 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 118
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MCY-ADL 2h 45m · Direct Fri, Nov 20
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Cheapest return
AU$ 263
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MCY-ADL 2h 45m · Direct Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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Best time to book
June
Cheapest
July
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Route details
1,662.89km
Flight distance
2h 55m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 118 and round-trip from AU$ 263. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 263 AU$ 399
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 263
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 265 AU$ 399
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 265
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 265 AU$ 399
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 265
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 265
        34% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 265
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 265
        34% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 265
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 274
        31% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 274
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 275
        31% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 275
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 288
        28% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 288
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 288
        28% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 288
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        ADL 15:00
        2h 35m
        Direct
        MCY 17:05
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 291
        27% off
        AU$ 399 AU$ 291
      • MCY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ADL 14:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        ADL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MCY 16:00
        Adelaide - Sunshine Coast | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 118 AU$ 318
        63% off
        63% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 118
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 118 AU$ 318
        63% off
        63% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 118
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 122 AU$ 318
        62% off
        62% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 122
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 144
        55% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 144
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 151
        53% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 151
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 168
        47% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 168
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 176
        45% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 176
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 197
        38% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 197
      • MCY 17:45
        2h 45m
        Direct
        ADL 21:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 232
        27% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 232
      • MCY 19:00
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:35
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 185
        42% off
        AU$ 318 AU$ 185
      • MCY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ADL 14:00
        Sunshine Coast - Adelaide | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 33.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Sunshine Coast to Adelaide flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide are Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

Average price of one-way flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is June, with an average price of AU$ 167. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically September, with an average price of up to AU$ 300.

AU$ 300
AU$ 234
AU$ 167
AU$ 101
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 253
    Oct
  • AU$ 269
    Nov
  • AU$ 288
    Dec
  • AU$ 214
    Jan
  • AU$ 226
    Feb
  • AU$ 269
    Mar
  • AU$ 265
    Apr
  • AU$ 217
    May
  • AU$ 167
    Jun
  • AU$ 259
    Jul
  • AU$ 269
    Aug
  • AU$ 300
    Sep

What's the cheapest day to fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wednesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 324
AU$ 276
AU$ 228
AU$ 180
  • AU$ 276
    Mon
  • AU$ 228
    Tue
  • AU$ 324
    Wed
  • AU$ 237
    Thu
  • AU$ 271
    Fri
  • AU$ 243
    Sat
  • AU$ 289
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 118 (for example, MCY–ADL on Fri, Nov 20). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from AU$ 263, departing on Sun, Nov 1 and returning on Sun, Nov 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to fly from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Adelaide (ADL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 6 direct flights operate each week between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
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  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Nov 20, with one-way fares from just AU$ 118.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Adelaide.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide on October 31, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 294.
  • Flights to Adelaide can arrive at: Adelaide Airport (ADL). The most common route connects Sunshine Coast Airport and Adelaide Airport (MCY–ADL).
  • The time difference between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is AU$ 337. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is AU$ 515. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sunshine Coast and Adelaide, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide

Adelaide city, one of the world's most livable cities, is the capital of South Australia. The city is located on the Torrens river bank and has a unique combination of the old and new worlds.  Be it sporting events or art galleries, this cosmopolitan city has things to see and do for everyone.

Tip: Unlike the rest of Australia, Adelaide is the only capital city that was never settled by convicts. It was a colony for free settlers.

Getting to Adelaide

Flights from Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) Airport (MCY) arrive at Adelaide International Airport Houston, the fifth busiest airport of Australia. There are many flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide among which the major carriers are Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tigerair and Qantas Airlines. Direct flights to Adelaide typically take about 2 hours and 50 minutes to reach the destination. You can also book for cheap flights to Adelaide when you look for a trip with one more stops in between the two cities. Flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide are many and are offered by multiple airlines too. So book a flight that is most convenient for you.

Tip: To get the cheapest airfare, please try to book the air tickets in at least two months in advance. 

Places to see in Adelaide

Adelaide is a beautiful city with a moderate climate.   The city has something for everyone.   If you are an art lover, you will love the city’s renowned museums like the Art Gallery of South Australia and South Australian Museum. The city is also famous for many festivals it hosts throughout the year like the WOMADelaide and Adelaide Fringe festivals that bring world-class entertainment to the vibrant city. 

The city is also very renown for its many sporting events, including Australian rules football, motorsports and tennis.  For cricket lovers, there is the famous Adelaide Oval stadium that has hosted cricket matches since 1871. 

The kids can enjoy the Adelaide Zoo that has thousands of creatures and many interactive experiences. 

Adelaide Botanic Garden, Mount Lofty and Adelaide Central Market are some of the other must-see places of the city. 

Tip: If you are an outdoor person and like to hike or bike, there are many trails in the city like Cleland Conservation Park, Morialta Conservation Park that offer lovely trekking experience.

Shop and Dine in Adelaide

The Rundle mall comes first in the list of shopping places.  It is Adelaide’s busiest and most popular shopping destination with about 700 retailers on a single shopping strip.  If you like to shop for exclusive clothes, jewellery or crockery, King William Road is the right place. You can also enjoy dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants in the area. Jetty Road at Glenelg, Harbour town, Burnside village are other popular shopping areas of the city.

Tip: The famous Adelaide Casino is an old rail station.   The casino offers slot machines & table games as well as contemporary dining too.

Sunshine Coast to Adelaide flights are many, so book your flight at a price and date convenient to you. You can also avail great deals when you combine your Sunshine Coast - Adelaide flight booking with hotel reservations.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sunshine Coast toAdelaide

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Qantas Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide, with an average price of AU$ 217.

AU$ 167
AU$ 217
AU$ 268
AU$ 319
AU$ 369
Qantas Airways
AU$ 217
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 240
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 369
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