$152 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 15/5. 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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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Sunshine Coast

Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:35 - 07:15
AKL
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MCY
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 14:15
MCY
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AKL
3h 05mdirect
$410Jetstar
Tue, 26 May - Sun, 14 Jun
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
$414Jetstar
Thu, 18 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 11:15
WLG
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MCY
7h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:25 - 14:45
MCY
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WLG
16h 20m
1 stop
$737Qantas Airways
Thu, 18 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 21:20
WLG
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MCY
7h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:25 - 14:45
MCY
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WLG
16h 20m
1 stop
$742Qantas Airways
Thu, 18 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
21:15 - 11:05
WLG
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MCY
15h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 16:20
MCY
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WLG
21h 30m
2 stops
$812Air New Zealand
Sat, 4 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 07:55
CHC
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MCY
16h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 12:40
MCY
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CHC
27h 40m
1 stop
$857Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 12:00
ZQN
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MCY
20h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 13:30
MCY
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ZQN
18h 10m
1 stop
$877Virgin Australia
Sat, 4 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 07:55
CHC
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MCY
16h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 23:45
MCY
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CHC
25h 20m
2 stops
$901Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 13:00
ZQN
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MCY
21h 20m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 13:30
MCY
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ZQN
18h 10m
1 stop
$963Virgin Australia
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 15:10
HLZ
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MCY
24h 00m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 10:20
MCY
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HLZ
25h 20m
2 stops
$2,276Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sunshine Coast

Get data-powered insights and trends into 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 $178 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 $178.

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 May, when tickets cost $395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $755 and $536 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 $178.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$152
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% 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 Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as $447. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are $804 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 $463 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 $463.

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 $289
  • 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 590 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AKL - YVR
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Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

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.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

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