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 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 904 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h50-2h15 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 14 | 73H | 2h28-2h30 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 9 | 223 | 2h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 73H | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEDT · MCY: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 5:00 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 Air India, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 44 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 50 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 904 miles (1,455 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.