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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.

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.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Maroochydore. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $225 round-trip, compared to $281 via a layover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $206 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $246, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore flights, with 72% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 14%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore takes 1h 53m, covering 903 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:53 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 8:18 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 33% above the route average of $230. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 90% on time
• Qantas Airways: 90% on time
• Jetstar: 73% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Europcar
· Sixt
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore range from $183 to $297, with an average of $230 over the past 12 months. Anything below $183 counts as a good deal.