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Cheap flights from Maroochydore to Sydney (MCY - SYD)

MCY — SYD
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Maroochydore to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Maroochydore (MCY) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$150

Good round-trip deal

$232 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Best time to book a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Maroochydore to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Maroochydore to Sydney. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney (average of $1,032). Flying from Maroochydore to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCY to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Maroochydore to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Maroochydore to Sydney at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Maroochydore to Sydney. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Maroochydore to Sydney flight route?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Maroochydore to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $80. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $102 round trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Maroochydore to Sydney?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Maroochydore to Sydney on time: Air New Zealand (77%), Qatar Airways (61%), Qantas Airways (61%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Maroochydore to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Maroochydore to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maroochydore to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Maroochydore to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maroochydore to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Sydney (average of $1,032). Flying from Maroochydore to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Maroochydore to Sydney

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Maroochydore to Sydney. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$80Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$102Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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