Sydney (Mascot) to Maroochydore (SYD–MCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYD–MCY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 521 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 31 | 223, 320 | 1h35-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 25 | 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, CZ, SQ | 17 | 73H | 1h35 | – | – | AI, CZ, SQ |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 73H | 1h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · MCY: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to MCY
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. With 114 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to MCY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to MCY is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 521 miles (838 km). There are approximately 114 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 239 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Adelaide and Cairns. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.