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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Sydney? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Sydney.C$109 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 19, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$109, select.
Sydney.C$109 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 16, returning Fri, Jul 18.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Wed, Jul 16, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Fri, Jul 18, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$109, select.
Sydney.C$110 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 30, returning Sat, Aug 2.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Wed, Jul 30, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Sat, Aug 2, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$110, select.
Sydney.C$110 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 5, returning Mon, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$110, select.
Sydney.C$111 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 12, returning Sun, Oct 12.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Fri, Sep 12, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Sun, Oct 12, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$111, select.
Sydney.C$111 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 30, returning Tue, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Sat, Aug 30, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Tue, Sep 2, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$111, select.
Sydney.C$123 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 28, returning Mon, Mar 2.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Sat, Feb 28, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Mon, Mar 2, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$123, select.
Sydney.C$132 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 29, returning Tue, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sunshine Coast on Sat, Nov 29, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Sydney on Tue, Dec 2, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$132, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sunshine Coast to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from C$109
Aug
from C$109
Sep
from C$110
Oct
from C$136
Nov
from C$145
Dec
from C$159
Jan
from C$135
Feb
from C$135
Mar
from C$154
Apr
from C$334
May
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Jun
from C$295

Direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Sydney

Sunshine Coast to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sunshine Coast to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Sunshine Coast to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$109
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week129

Finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sunshine Coast to Sydney is C$109. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Sunshine Coast to Sydney.
Qatar Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sunshine Coast to Sydney.
There are 129 flights per week flying from Sunshine Coast to Sydney, as of July 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Sunshine Coast to Sydney is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Sydney is one hour ahead of Sunshine Coast and is in the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 253 Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. To take off early, pick the 06:00 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:25 with Jetstar.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MCY to SYD flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, so jetting off to Sydney (and then seeing more parts of Australia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Jetstar is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates MCY to SYD flights is Jetstar. Its services land as scheduled 76.19% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MCY and SYD:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Auckland Airport

    • Adelaide Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • C$50 is currently the best price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$109. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from MCY to SYD, book your trip two months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organize your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MCY to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

  • 72.71% of flights that leave from Sunshine Coast Airport reach their destination on time.

  • To reach Sunshine Coast Airport from central Sunshine Coast, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MCY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • If you're coming in on a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SYD:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and discover more of Sydney and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MCY to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sunshine Coast to Sydney

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