Top Airlines Flying from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide

Choose from 2 airlines fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.

Search direct flights: from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 117 | Return ticket from AU$ 241.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide is about 1,662.89km. The direct flights take around 2 hours 55 minutes. Visit Adelaide during July for peak season energy, or opt for November for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 117
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 241
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,662.89km
Average flight time2 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide

The cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide are available between Feb 1 and Feb 8, with one way flights starting from AU$ 115.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide with the following airlines, including: Jetstar 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- JQ807 (19:27)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide on November 20, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 129.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Adelaide, with Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport (MCY-ADL) is by far the most common option on this route: Adelaide Airport (ADL).
  • The time difference between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast is 0h.
  • 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.

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 AirlinesDirect 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.