Melbourne to Sunshine Coast Flights
You have a choice of 7 airlines when departing Tullamarine to Maroochydore. When flying from Tullamarine to Maroochydore you will cover 1,454 Km (903 Miles) with the flight time at approximately 2 Hours 31 Minutes. The airport code for Tullamarine is MEL and for Maroochydore it is MCY.
Ticket prices are normally at a premium at weekends and can vary also with the time of day. With the advent of cheap no frills flights it may be worth booking in advance if possible to get the best deal to Maroochydore Australia, perhaps late evening or midweek. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.
The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Tullamarine (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY) and the relevant airlines that fly.
| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
| Virgin Australia | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 06:20 | 13:20 |
| Qantas | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 07:20 | 18:35 |
| Etihad Airways | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 06:20 | 13:20 |
| Jetstar | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 07:20 | 18:35 |
| Singapore Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 06:20 | 13:20 |
| Qatar Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 06:20 | 11:50 |
| United Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 11:50 |
The most direct flights offered from Tullamarine to Maroochydore Australia are by Virgin Australia with around 3 flights a week. These operate from 06:20 with the latest flight being at 13:20. The most popular flight no is VA1029, VA1031, VA1037 and VA1041.
Please visit virginaustralia.com.au for more information regarding booking a flight with Virgin Australia.
Please see below the times of flights from Virgin Australia. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
| Day | Flight Times |
| Monday | 06:20, 08:25, 11:50 and 13:20 |
| Tuesday | 06:20, 08:25, 11:50 and 13:20 |
| Wednesday | 08:25, 11:50 and 13:20 |
| Thursday | 06:20, 08:25, 11:50 and 13:20 |
| Friday | 06:20, 08:25, 11:50 and 13:20 |
| Saturday | 06:20, 08:25, 11:50 and 13:20 |
| Sunday | 06:20, 08:25 and 11:50 |
Instead of flying directly from Tullamarine and arrive at Maroochydore Virgin Australia, you may arrive Maroochydore by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.
| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
| Melbourne to Brisbane | 0 | 1,381 km (858 miles) | 2 Hours 26 Minutes |
| Melbourne to Hervey Bay | 0 | 1,606 km (998 miles) | 2 Hours 42 Minutes |
If you require a hire car at Maroochydore be sure that you are in possession of a valid driving licence and also a current credit card.
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