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Direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Sydney

Airlines Schedules

MCY - SYD route map All flights from MCY to SYD non-stop. There are direct flights from Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), Australia to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia with Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. 61 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:00 to 20:25 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 522 miles (840 km). Flight time ranges from 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 55 minutes.

MCY
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
AustraliaSunshine Coast , Australia
SYD
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
MCY
Maroochydore Sunshine Coast
AustraliaSunshine Coast , Australia
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
SYD
Flight time 1h 35min to 1h 55min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 07:15 and 20:25
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25 flights/week
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Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:00 and 17:15
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19 flights/week
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Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 09:30 and 17:20
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17 flights/week
17 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Sunshine Coast to Sydney with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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Jul 27
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JQ785
08:15
08:15
08:15
08:15
08:15
08:15
08:15
JQ787
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
JQ789
20:25
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20:25
20:25
20:25
20:25

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Sunshine Coast to Sydney with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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Jul 27
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Jul 28
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QF1579
07:00
07:00
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07:00
07:00
07:00
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QF1577
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
12:05
QF1581
17:15
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17:15
17:15
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17:15

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Sunshine Coast to Sydney with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VA488
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VA496
17:00
17:00
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17:00
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17:00

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Sunshine Coast to Sydney scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between MCY and SYD.

Monday
Mon
Jul 27
8 flights(8)
Tuesday
Tue
Jul 28
6 flights(6)
Wednesday
Wed
Jul 29
6 flights(6)
Thursday
Thu
Jul 30
8 flights(8)
Friday
Fri
Jul 31
8 flights(8)
Saturday
Sat
Aug 01
7 flights(7)
Sunday
Sun
Aug 02
7 flights(7)
Time
Airline
Flight
07:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1579
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
11:20
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA488
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
17:00
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA496
17:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1581
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ789
07:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1579
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
11:20
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA488
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
17:00
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA496
07:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1579
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
11:20
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA488
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
17:00
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA496
07:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1579
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
11:20
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA488
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
17:00
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA496
17:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1581
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ789
07:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1579
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
11:20
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA488
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
17:00
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA496
17:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1581
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ789
07:00
Qantas Qantas
QF1579
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
11:20
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA488
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA492
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ789
08:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ785
12:05
Qantas Qantas
QF1577
13:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA492
16:05
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ787
17:00
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA496
17:15
Qantas Qantas
QF1581
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ789
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MCY-SYD flight route
Route map from Sunshine Coast, MCY to Sydney, SYD. The distance is 522 miles or 840 km.
Sunshine Coast - Sydney direct flight map
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MCY - SYD route facts

  • Distance
    522 miles (840 km)
  • Flight time
    1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 55 minutes
  • Airlines
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Qantas Qantas
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Qantas: SYD
    Virgin Australia: SYD
  • Arrival terminals
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Qantas: Terminal 3
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Jetstar: Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A321
    Qantas: Airbus A220-300
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1, Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Route FAQ

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia operate non-stop flights from MCY to SYD with 61 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from MCY to SYD ranges from 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 55 minutes. The route covers 522 miles (840 km).

61 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:00 to 20:25 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival terminals: Jetstar: Terminal 2, Qantas: Terminal 3 and Virgin Australia: Terminal 2.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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