Flights from Sunshine Coast to Canberra

There are no direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Canberra. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 3h 19m door to door (85 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 19m

Sunshine Coast to Canberra at a glance

Fastest journey3h 19mVia Sydney, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Sunshine Coast to Canberra

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

MCY Sydney (SYD) CBR

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Wed17:15 MCY19:50 SYD0h 55m connection20:45 SYD21:34 CBRVirgin Australia Regional Airlines

39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 19m

MCY Melbourne (MEL) CBR

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia

Mon12:45 MCY16:07 MEL1h 08m connection17:15 MEL18:10 CBRVirgin Australia Regional Airlines

45 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 25m

MCY Brisbane (BNE) CBR

Leg 1: Alliance Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Tue11:00 MCY11:35 BNE2h 25m connection14:00 BNE16:37 CBRAlliance Airlines + Jetstar Airways

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 37m

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 19mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hCanberra vs Sunshine Coast
Currency in Canberra: AUD
Airports: MCY → CBR

Flights from Sunshine Coast to Canberra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Canberra?

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 Sunshine Coast to Canberra?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,036 km.

Where do you change planes between Sunshine Coast and Canberra?

The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Sunshine Coast and Canberra?

Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR).

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Canberra?

Canberra is 1 hour ahead of Sunshine Coast.

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