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Book Cheap Auckland to Sunshine Coast Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Sunshine Coast

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$448Jetstar
Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$480Jetstar
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$489Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$496Jetstar
Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$497Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$499Jetstar
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$501Jetstar
Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$517Jetstar
Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:25 - 14:10
MCY
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AKL
15h 45m
1 stop
$648Jetstar
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 07:55
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:05 - 11:25
MCY
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AKL
17h 20m
1 stop
$668Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Sunshine Coast flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Auckland to Sunshine Coast flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Sunshine Coast from Auckland found in the last 5 days was to Maroochydore, at $347 return. The most popular route is from Auckland (AKL) to Maroochydore (MCY), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $347.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $474 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $474.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,009, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast is August, when tickets cost $127 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, when the average cost of return tickets is $402 and $373 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sunshine Coast on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Sunshine Coast. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Auckland to Sunshine Coast, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$174
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Maroochydore

FAQs - booking Sunshine Coast flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Auckland to Sunshine Coast is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Auckland to Sunshine Coast with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Sunshine Coast?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Auckland to Sunshine Coast up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between Auckland and Sunshine Coast per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Auckland and land in Sunshine Coast, with an average flight time of 3h 47m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Maroochydore. Each week, there are 6 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 33% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Sunshine Coast

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Sunshine Coast. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Sunshine Coast? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 649 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
AKL - ZQN
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Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Overall a positive experience. As long as you are not connecting-I found the discount offered by Kayak and the customer service to be very good.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Captains address to passengers was excellent. Knee room in seating was very uncomfortable.

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