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Flights from Darwin to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Darwin to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 11h 57m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 15m
DRWMCYSYD

Darwin to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey7h 15mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Darwin 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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DRW Sydney (SYD) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Fri01:45 DRW07:21 SYD6h 24m connection13:45 SYD14:12 MCYQantas + Jetstar Airways
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 57m
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DRW Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Mon01:15 DRW05:10 BNE11h 05m connection16:15 BNE17:22 MCYJetstar Airways + Alliance Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 37m
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DRW Cairns (CNS) MCY
Leg 1: Airnorth · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 15m
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DRW Adelaide (ADL) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 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
2,804 km1,741 miles
Journey time
7h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
+0.5hSunshine Coast vs Darwin
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
DRW → MCY

Flights from Darwin to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. 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 Darwin to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,804 km.
Where do you change planes between Darwin and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE), Cairns (CNS) and Adelaide (ADL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Darwin and Sunshine Coast?
Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Darwin and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 0.5 hours ahead of Darwin.

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