$272 Find Cheap Flights to Sunshine Coast

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Zealand to Sunshine Coast departing on 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Sunshine Coast, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Book Cheap Sunshine Coast Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals to Sunshine Coast

Tue, 2 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Jetstar Logo
06:35 - 07:15AKL-MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:30 - 14:40MCY-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$373Jetstar
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Jetstar Logo
06:35 - 07:15AKL-MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:30 - 14:40MCY-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$391Jetstar
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 11:30AKL-MCY
17h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:40MCY-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$775Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 11:25AKL-MCY
18h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:40MCY-AKL
3h 10mdirect
$865Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:25AKL-MCY
8h 25m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 18:15MCY-AKL
6h 55m1 stop
$1,001Qantas Airways
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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 13:55AKL-MCY
10h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 00:25MCY-AKL
13h 05m1 stop
$1,005Qantas Airways
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Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
15:55 - 10:30WLG-MCY
21h 35m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:10MCY-WLG
23h 00m2 stops
$1,070Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
15:55 - 10:30WLG-MCY
21h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:10MCY-WLG
23h 00m2 stops
$1,078Air New Zealand
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Sun, 5 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 10:40ZQN-MCY
22h 15m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:40 - 16:45MCY-ZQN
26h 05m1 stop
$1,221Virgin Australia
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Sun, 5 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 10:40ZQN-MCY
22h 15m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 16:45MCY-ZQN
24h 20m1 stop
$1,240Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sunshine Coast

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

What is the cheapest flight to Sunshine Coast?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Sunshine Coast from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was to Maroochydore, at $272 return. The most popular route is Auckland (AKL) to Maroochydore (MCY) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $272.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Sunshine Coast?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Sunshine Coast is February, when tickets cost $400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $690 and $570 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand 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 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 New Zealand 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Sunshine Coast?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Sunshine Coast is Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), with an average flight price of $153.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$272
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Maroochydore

FAQs - booking Sunshine Coast flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Sunshine Coast.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Sunshine Coast up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Sunshine Coast?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sunshine Coast is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $494. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are $885 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $491 on average. Morning departures are around 51% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sunshine Coast is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,007.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sunshine Coast

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sunshine Coast? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sunshine Coast for the following prices or less: From Auckland $271
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sunshine Coast flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Sunshine Coast

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Sunshine Coast. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Sunshine Coast. 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 New Zealand 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 526 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

4.0 OkayBruce, Nov 2025TUS - SFO
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

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

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

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

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

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

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