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

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1,459 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 29m ago
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JQ175+1
JQ Jetstar
320
9:10 AM
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2:15 PM
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QF5853cs
QF Qant
320
9:10 AM
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2:15 PM
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3h 5m
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QF5854cs
QF Qant
320
6:15 AM
NZST TI
7:55 AM
AEST
3h 40m
63%
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JQ176+1
JQ Jetstar
320
6:15 AM
NZST TI
7:55 AM
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3h 40m
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NZ169
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
9:40 AM
NZST TI
11:03 AM
AEST
3h 23m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 5h 47m AICZJQ → 6EAIAS Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Auckland flights
MEL Melbourne 7h AICZJQ → 6EAIAY Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland flights
BNE Brisbane 12h 35m QQ → 6EASAY Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 18h 28m JQ → NZ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Auckland flights
CNS Cairns 22h 30m JQ → CANZSQ Cairns (CNS) to Auckland flights
ADL Adelaide 25h 30m JQ → NZQRSQ Adelaide (ADL) to Auckland flights
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Maroochydore to Auckland
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,459 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

MCY–AKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,459 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Auckland (AKL) Auckland to Maroochydore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCY–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: QF 3 320 3h05 – – QF
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ, QF
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, MCY to AKL direction.
Mon
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Tue
2
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
2
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Sat
0
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Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCY to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SYD ~5h 47m MEL ~7h 0m BNE ~12h 35m DPS ~18h 28m CNS ~22h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Auckland from Maroochydore

Nearby airports with service to Auckland International Airport.
Metric MCY→AKL BNE→AKL OOL→AKL
Distance from MCY – 55 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 16 5
Weekly flights 6 195 49
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 5m 3h
Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland flights · Gold Coast (OOL) to Auckland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCY with service to Auckland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Maroochydore.
MCY: AEST · AKL: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore, it's 8:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,459 mi / 2,347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

MCY–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Maroochydore to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance1,459 mi / 2,347 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCY
Full nameSunshine Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCY to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Auckland International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,459 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCY to AKL: Jetstar.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Maroochydore.
Yes, return flights from AKL 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MCY to AKL

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCY to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCY to AKL is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,459 miles (2,347 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brisbane (BNE) and Gold Coast (OOL).