Melbourne to Maroochydore (MEL–MCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–MCY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 904 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar Also: QF | 27 | 320, 321 | 1h20-2h20 | – | – | QF |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, CZ, QR, SQ | 19 | 73H, 73W | 2h20 | – | – | AI, CZ, QR, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · MCY: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–MCY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to MCY
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to MCY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to MCY ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 904 miles (1,455 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 178 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.