Auckland to Maroochydore (AKL–MCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Auckland to Maroochydore
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,459 mi 3h 40m nonstop -3h behind 3 1-stop hubs

AKL–MCY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,459 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–MCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 3 320 3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to MCY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to MCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ADL ~19h 17m SYD ~20h 35m MEL ~21h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Maroochydore is 3 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · MCY: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 3:00 PM in Maroochydore.
Distance & Flight Time
1,459 mi / 2,347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Facts

AKL–MCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Maroochydore route.
Route details
Distance1,459 mi / 2,347 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: MCY
Full nameSunshine Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to MCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,459 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from AKL to MCY. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL, SYD and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Maroochydore is 3 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from MCY to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to MCY

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to MCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to MCY ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,459 miles (2,347 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.