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Flights from Canberra to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 3h 43m door to door (79 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 43m
CBRMCYSYD

Canberra to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey3h 43mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Canberra to Sunshine Coast

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CBR Sydney (SYD) MCY
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue06:00 CBR06:53 SYD1h 22m connection08:15 SYD08:43 MCYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
47 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 43m
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CBR Melbourne (MEL) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue08:15 CBR09:19 MEL0h 56m connection10:15 MEL11:22 MCYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 07m
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CBR Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Mon12:30 CBR13:00 BNE3h 15m connection16:15 BNE17:22 MCYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Alliance Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 52m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,036 km643 miles
Journey time
3h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hSunshine Coast vs Canberra
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
CBR → MCY

Flights from Canberra to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,036 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Virgin Australia flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Canberra and Sunshine Coast?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 1 hour behind Canberra.

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