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Cheap Flights from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine

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Melbourne.$185 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Melbourne.$185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Melbourne.$185 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Melbourne.$190 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Melbourne.$190 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Melbourne.$190 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Melbourne.$190 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
Melbourne.$190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $190
Jul
from $185
Aug
from $185
Sep
from $190
Oct
from $190
Nov
from $206
Dec
from $191
Jan
from $217
Feb
from $247
Mar
from $190
Apr
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May
from $323
Cheapest month:July
Most expensive month:May

Direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$185
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week100

Finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine is $185. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Qatar Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of June 2025, there are 100 flights per week flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Melbourne is one hour ahead of Sunshine Coast and is in the UTC+11 timezone.

  • You can choose from 188 weekly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Virgin Australia Regional is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MCY to MEL flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • You can travel nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.

  • Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier operating MCY to MEL flights. An impressive 85.35% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCY and MEL include:

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Auckland Airport

    • Adelaide Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Currently, $91 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $185. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from MCY to MEL, book your journey two months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MCY to MEL.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Sunshine Coast Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MCY. Whether you have an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MCY to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are the start of reasons to visit.

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