Maroochydore to Adelaide (MCY–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JQ807
JQ Jetstar
320
3:25 PM
AEST
5:50 PM
ACST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ806
JQ Jetstar
320
3:00 PM
ACST T1
5:05 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Maroochydore to Adelaide
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 55m nonstop -0.5h behind 5 1-stop hubs

MCY–ADL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCY–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 3 320 2h55
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCY to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
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.

Other ways to reach Adelaide from Maroochydore

Nearby airports with service to Adelaide International Airport.
Metric MCY→ADL BNE→ADL OOL→ADL
Distance from MCY 55 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 3
Weekly flights 3 182 24
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 45m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MCY with service to Adelaide International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Adelaide is 0.5 hours behind Maroochydore.
MCY: AEST · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore, it's 5.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.

MCY–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Maroochydore to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MCY
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCY to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide International Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MCY to ADL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, MEL, CNS, AKL and DPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Adelaide is 0.5 hours behind Maroochydore.
Yes, return flights from ADL to MCY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNE and OOL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCY to ADL

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

MCY to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCY to ADL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brisbane (BNE) and Gold Coast (OOL).