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Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Maroochydore on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore is May, where tickets cost $143 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of tickets is $207 and $205 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 65 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Maroochydore?

Jetstar connects Melbourne to Maroochydore with up to 2 flights per day. Virgin Australia also offers 2 flights per day, while Qantas Airways follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Melbourne Airport and Maroochydore?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore. They are: Bonza, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Bonza at $67 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Bonza.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Maroochydore per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Maroochydore, with an average flight time of 2h 17m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Maroochydore?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 6:40 am and will be landing in Maroochydore at 9:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore jets off at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.

When to book flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Maroochydore based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Maroochydore flights

  • Is there public transport from central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    Combined train and bus are affordable and convenient transfer options from Melbourne city centre to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take the train from Flinders Street to Broadmeadows Station in about 40min. Then hop onto the 901 Bus from Broadmeadows Stations to the airport’s terminal. A bus ticket from Melbourne central business area to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about A$ 19.75 per person.

  • Is there public transport from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast?

    An affordable and quick way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport (formerly Maroochydore Airport) (MCY) to Mooloolaba is via Line 600 and Line 622 bus. The journey takes around 36min, and it costs around A$ 6. While taxi is a fast transfer option, it can cost up to A$ 75 from Maroochydore Airport to Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads. A taxi ride from the airport takes around 26min, depending on the traffic intensity.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Maroochydore?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Maroochydore flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Maroochydore, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Maroochydore from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Maroochydore with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and MCY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Maroochydore from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MEL to Maroochydore

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $93 or less one-way and $156 or less round-trip.
  • There are several non-stop flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Airlines operating non-stop flights between the two airports include Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas Airways.
  • Shower facilities are available at Melbourne Airport for passengers who want to freshen up ahead of a flight. Free shower facilities at MEL Airport are located in Terminal 2 before the Security Area. The other shower facility is located just beyond the Duty-Free Area. However, come along with your toiletries and towel. Alternatively, purchase a kit near the Pre-Security Area.
  • Baby care facilities at Sunshine Coast Airport are equipped with microwaves, charging stations, comfortable seats, restrooms, and diaper disposals. Nursing facilities are located at both ends of the airport’s terminal.
  • Banking and currency exchange services are available at Sunshine Coast Airport. ATMs and cash machines are located near the Baggage Claim in the Arrivals Area. However, note that withdrawal and deposit limits may apply.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Maroochydore?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Melbourne to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Monday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +4 more

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Wednesday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Friday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Monday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Wednesday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Bonza, Etihad Airways, +5 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Maroochydore

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Maroochydore. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Maroochydore? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.4
BonzaOverall score based on 11 reviews
8.7Entertainment
7.6Food
9.2Boarding
9.4Crew
8.5Comfort
Airline reviews

Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2023MCY - CNS
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

I liked the friendly team, the roomy comfortable seats, easy to use on flight entertainment, flights on time,

Personal kind attention to all.App was not spot on, but staff able to deal with any requests.Staff were legends !!

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

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Melbourne - Maroochydore Flights

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Destination:

Maroochydore (MCY)Australia

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