Sydney (Mascot) to Maroochydore (SYD–MCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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521 mi airlines 96/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 54m ago
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QF5784cs
QF Qant
320
6:05 AM
AEST T2
6:40 AM
AEST
0h 35m
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JQ784+1
JQ Jetstar
320
7:05 AM
AEST T2
7:40 AM
AEST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ1071cs
CZ China Southern
73H
9:05 AM
AEST T2
10:40 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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VA487+2
VA Virgin Australia
73H
9:05 AM
AEST T2
10:40 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AI7239cs
AI Air India
73H
9:05 AM
AEST T2
10:40 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SQ6350+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
9:05 AM
AEST T2
9:40 AM
AEST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1576
QF Qant
223
9:40 AM
AEST T3
11:20 AM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SQ6352cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
11:25 AM
AEST T2
12:00 PM
AEST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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VA491
VA Virgin Australia
73H
11:25 AM
AEST T2
1:00 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ788+1
JQ Jetstar
320
1:20 PM
AEST T2
1:55 PM
AEST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ786+2
JQ Jetstar
320
1:40 PM
AEST T2
3:15 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1580
QF Qant
223
2:50 PM
AEST T3
4:30 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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VA495+7
VA Virgin Australia
73H
3:05 PM
AEST T2
4:40 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SQ6672cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
3:05 PM
AEST T2
4:40 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1578
QF Qant
223
7:45 PM
AEST T3
9:20 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1579
QF Qant
223
6:00 AM
AEST
8:50 AM
AEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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NZ7117+1
NZ Air New Zealand
223
6:00 AM
AEST
8:50 AM
AEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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QF5785cs
QF Qant
320
7:15 AM
AEST
10:00 AM
AEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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JQ785+1
JQ Jetstar
321
8:25 AM
AEST
11:05 AM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QF1577
QF Qant
223
10:55 AM
AEST
1:45 PM
AEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CZ1084cs
CZ China Southern
73H
11:20 AM
AEST
1:00 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA488+2
VA Virgin Australia
73H
11:20 AM
AEST
1:00 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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JQ791
JQ Jetstar
320
1:10 PM
AEST
2:55 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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VA492+4
VA Virgin Australia
73H
1:40 PM
AEST
3:20 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AI7240cs
AI Air India
73H
1:40 PM
AEST
3:20 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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JQ787+1
JQ Jetstar
320
4:05 PM
AEST
5:50 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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QF1581
QF Qant
223
4:50 PM
AEST
6:40 PM
AEST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SQ6673cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73H
5:20 PM
AEST
7:00 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QR6340
QR Qatar
73H
5:20 PM
AEST
7:00 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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VA496+1
VA Virgin Australia
73H
5:20 PM
AEST
7:00 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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JQ789+1
JQ Jetstar
320
8:25 PM
AEST
10:10 PM
AEST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Sydney (Mascot) to Maroochydore
2 carriers, 96 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 96 Flights/wk 521 mi 0h 35m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

SYD–MCY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 521 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–MCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: QF 21 320 0h35-1h35 QF
VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, CZ, HA, SQ 17 73H 1h35 AI, CZ, HA, SQ
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – QF
320 Airbus A320 – JQ, QF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AI, CZ, SQ, VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (38 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, SYD to MCY direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
96
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to MCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Maroochydore is 0 hours the same as Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · MCY: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore.
Distance & Flight Time
521 mi / 838 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m to 1h 40m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–MCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Maroochydore route.
Route details
Distance521 mi / 838 km
Flight time0h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights96 out / 98 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MCY
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to MCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport take approximately 0h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 521 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 96 nonstop flights per week from SYD to MCY. The return direction has about 98 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL, CNS, MEL, DPS and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCY to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SYD to MCY

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SYD to MCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to MCY ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 521 miles (838 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.