Townsville to Maroochydore (TSV–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
CNS Cairns 3h 50m NZQFQN → JQ Cairns (CNS) to Maroochydore flights
BNE Brisbane 4h 55m ACCZEK → QQ Brisbane (BNE) to Maroochydore flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 5h JQQF → AICZJQ Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Maroochydore flights
MEL Melbourne 6h 38m JQQF → AICZJQ Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore flights
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Townsville to Maroochydore
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 647 mi 1h 40m nonstop

TSV–MCY had nonstop service from Virgin Australia, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 647 miles in 1h 40m.

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All flights from Maroochydore (MCY) Maroochydore to Townsville flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TSV–MCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TSV to MCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CNS ~3h 50m BNE ~4h 55m SYD ~5h 0m MEL ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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 Maroochydore from Townsville

Nearby airports with service to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Metric TSV→MCY CNS→MCY
Distance from TSV – 177 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 4
Flight time 1h 40m 2h
Cairns (CNS) to Maroochydore flights
Airports within 200 miles of TSV with service to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Maroochydore is 0 hours the same as Townsville.
TSV: AEST · MCY: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Townsville, it's 6:00 PM in Maroochydore.
Distance & Flight Time
647 mi / 1,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

TSV–MCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Townsville to Maroochydore route.
Route details
Distance647 mi / 1,041 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: MCY
Full nameSunshine Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOMCY / YBSU
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSV to MCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Sunshine Coast Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 647 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TSV to MCY: Virgin Australia. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Yes, return flights from MCY to TSV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TSV to MCY

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) had nonstop service from Virgin Australia, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TSV to MCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TSV to MCY is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 647 miles (1,041 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cairns (CNS).