Australia Β· 519 miles (835 km)

Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Sydney (SYD) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Sydney (SYD): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 519 miles (835 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Melbourne.

Airlines flying nonstop from MCY to SYD

  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Virgin Australia logo
    Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book MCY to SYD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MCY to SYD with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
    Qantas logo
    Jetstar logo
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MCY to SYD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MCY to SYD?

Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Sunshine Coast (MCY) to Sydney (SYD).

How far is Sunshine Coast from Sydney by plane?

Sunshine Coast (MCY) and Sydney (SYD) are 519 miles (835 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MCY to SYD award flights?

15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MCY to SYD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MCY to SYD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sunshine Coast and Sydney?

The most direct connections are through Melbourne (MEL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Melbourne.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.