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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?

The cheapest ticket to Sunshine Coast from New Zealand found in the last 5 days was to Maroochydore, at $479 return. The most popular route is Auckland (AKL) to Maroochydore (MCY) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $479.

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

The cheapest month for flights from New Zealand to Sunshine Coast is November, when tickets cost $156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $298 respectively.

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 $498 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 $498.

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

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 6 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 $445.

Good to know

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$189
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 54% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive 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 Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $492. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are $520 on average.

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 $366
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Sunshine Coast

 
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 669 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Sept 2026
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Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

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.

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.

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Was disappointed that we couldn't use our lounge passes as the booking was a group booking.

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

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

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

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

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

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

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.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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.

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

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

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