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

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Flight deals from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $269. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$193 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Melbourne.$194 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $194, select.

Melbourne.$197 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.

Melbourne.$200 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Melbourne.$216 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.

Melbourne.$219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Melbourne.$228 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.

Melbourne.$229 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Melbourne.$229 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Melbourne.$230 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Melbourne.$230 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Melbourne.$230 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Melbourne.$230 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Melbourne.$230 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.

Melbourne.$231 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.

Melbourne.$237 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sunshine Coast on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in September.

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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	$193
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	143

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

How much are return flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine is $193. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine?

2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Which airlines fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine?

Qatar Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine.

How many flights are there a week from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine?

As of July 2026, there are 148 flights per week flying from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on?

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 Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Melbourne Tullamarine?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine with?

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 time for 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 follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from MCY to MEL start from 08:10 — the first with Virgin Australia Regional. The latest departure is at 20:50 with Jetstar. In total, there are 44 weekly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your MCY to MEL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Virgin Australia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Virgin Australia is the most punctual carrier offering MCY to MEL flights, with 76.84% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MCY and MEL include:
- Sydney Airport
- Auckland International Airport
- Adelaide Airport

Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

62% of flights that depart Sunshine Coast Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sunshine Coast Airport from central Sunshine Coast, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MCY? If you've booked an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

If you're coming in on a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

The quietest month for a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCY to MEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without seeing Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.