Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Sunshine Coast's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Sunshine Coast one hour behind Melbourne.
Choose from 191 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Virgin Australia Regional is the earliest flight available. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 18:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to MCY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Sunshine Coast (and then other parts of Australia) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
With a dependable 88.32% of services arriving as scheduled, Virgin Australia Regional has the best on-time record for MEL to MCY flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and MCY:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
At the moment, R 1,090 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,180. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from MEL to MCY, book your trip two months before your planned departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to MCY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCY if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car and explore Sunshine Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Apex and East Coast are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Sunshine Coast Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport to central Sunshine Coast has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sunshine Coast in April.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to MCY in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sunshine Coast, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 113 kilometres south to Brisbane to check off its popular sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Gold Coast is another essential stop in Australia and is around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. No trip is complete without dropping by SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
