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Cheap flights from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL)

MCY — MEL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Melbourne are usually found in June or May, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Find flight deals from Maroochydore to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Maroochydore Sunshine Coast-Melbourne flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.
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Compare providers for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Maroochydore to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Maroochydore-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Maroochydore-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Maroochydore-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Maroochydore-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Maroochydore-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Maroochydore with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport (average of $63). Flying from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $94). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Maroochydore to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 91% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
6.6
Okay
490 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne?

    Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne. 2 airlines have flights from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($101), and Virgin Australia ($122) offers the cheapest pricing from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Air India (67%), Virgin Australia (66%) or Singapore Airlines (64%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Maroochydore to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maroochydore to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport (average of $63). Flying from Maroochydore to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $94). 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 Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Maroochydore to Melbourne. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$124Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$179Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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