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Low Price Flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Sydney to Sunshine Coast

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sydney to Sunshine Coast according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 60, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 102.

Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Sunshine Coast are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Sydney to Sunshine Coast Flight Details

The distance between Sydney and Sunshine Coast is approximately 835.69km. It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on average to fly from Sydney to Sunshine Coast. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 60
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 102
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance835.69km
Average flight time1 hour 35 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Sydney–Sunshine Coast route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast is Jan, with an average price of AU$ 105. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Oct, with an average price of up to AU$ 193.

AU$ 193
AU$ 149
AU$ 105
AU$ 61
  • AU$ 105
    Jan
  • AU$ 116
    Feb
  • AU$ 129
    Mar
  • AU$ 163
    Apr
  • AU$ 126
    May
  • AU$ 128
    Jun
  • AU$ 138
    Jul
  • AU$ 132
    Aug
  • AU$ 174
    Sep
  • AU$ 193
    Oct
  • AU$ 138
    Nov
  • AU$ 143
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast?

Average price of round-trip flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast is Feb, with an average price of AU$ 174. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Dec, with an average price of up to AU$ 446.

AU$ 446
AU$ 310
AU$ 174
AU$ 38
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 312
    Jan
  • AU$ 174
    Feb
  • AU$ 302
    Mar
  • AU$ 331
    Apr
  • AU$ 229
    May
  • AU$ 199
    Jun
  • AU$ 348
    Jul
  • AU$ 320
    Aug
  • AU$ 293
    Sep
  • AU$ 333
    Oct
  • AU$ 334
    Nov
  • AU$ 446
    Dec

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

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

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

AU$ 231
AU$ 179
AU$ 127
AU$ 76
  • AU$ 153
    Mon
  • AU$ 127
    Tue
  • AU$ 136
    Wed
  • AU$ 190
    Thu
  • AU$ 230
    Fri
  • AU$ 176
    Sat
  • AU$ 175
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sydney (SYD) to Sunshine Coast (MCY)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYD to MCY on Tue, Mar 17), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 102 departing on Sun, Feb 1 and returning on Wed, Feb 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Sunshine Coast 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 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Sunshine Coast (MCY).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Sunshine Coast 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 91 flight per week flying from Sydney to Sunshine Coast. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/-/T/F/S -- JQ790 (19:13) Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ784 (07:26) Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA485 (08:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Mar 17, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 60.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sunshine Coast travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Sunshine Coast is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Sunshine Coast on January 29, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 104.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sunshine Coast, with Sydney Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport (SYD-MCY) is by far the most common option on this route: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
  • The time difference between Sunshine Coast and Sydney 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 Sydney (SYD) to Sunshine Coast (MCY)

Sunshine Coast is the third most populated area in the Australian state of Queensland located 62 miles to the north of the state capital Brisbane. The major rives in Sunshine Coast include Noosa River, Maroochy River, Mooloolah River and the Stanley River. The Sunshine Coast region also boasts of several beautiful lakes such as Lake Cootharaba and Lake Weyba. As the name suggests, stretches of the Sunshine Coast are lined with unbroken beaches from Sunshine Beach near Noosa to Coolum Beach and others.

Tip: The best time to go to the Sunshine Coast is from September to November, as the days are warm with average low rainfall. 

Getting to Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Airport is the gateway to holiday locations such as Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, and Caloundra. The facility provided by Sunshine Coast Airport includes Automatic Teller Machine, Australia Post, Internet Facility and Wireless access, Public Telephone, Public Amenities, Dining and Shopping.

There are several flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast operated by Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tiger Air and Qantas. There is an umpteen number of direct flights from Sydney to Sunshine Coast operated by all the above airlines. For cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Sydney, you can choose to fly with Jetstar.

Tip: The airport is 5km away from the city centre. Hire a taxi for getting to your destination.

Sightseeing in Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast is the naturally refreshing part of the Queensland. With the beaches, Hiking, Surfing and local food, Sunshine Coast is all set to make you feel alive. The most refreshing thing you can think at Sunshine Coast is the water as the medium of fresh. With the endless coastlines and the bright sunlight, lush rainforest bring you the sincere pleasure of happiness.

The Noosa Beaches and Hasting Street in Noosa are packed with restaurants, bars and fashion boutiques. The dining at Noosa beach has everything from casual eateries to restaurants owned by celebrity chefs. While visiting during March don’t miss the Noosa Festival of Surfing where you can see pro, armatures and even dogs surfing. If you are a serious sports enthusiast, visit Sunshine Coast in June to be the part of the biggest cycling event named Velothon Sunshine Coast. At Sunshine Coast, you can feel the thrill of watching whales. The opportunity to watch the largest mammals on earth in their habitat is rare and alluring. The best months for whale watching and swimming are from July to October when the whales are migrating.

Tip: Pack loads of sunscreen and your best swimwear as you surely can’t miss a day at the beach when you’re in Sunshine Coast.

Accommodations

There are plenty of beachfront hotel suiting all budget requirements at Sunshine Coast. It is truly the beach lover’s paradise. To catch the nightlife, you can stay at the centre. Book your Sydney-Sunshine Coast flights with accommodation for great deals and offers. For more information on Sydney to Sunshine Coast flight bookings, use Trip.com’s secure search options to plan your travel.