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Flights from Wellington to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Melbourne, about 5h 11m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 11m
WLGMCYSYD

Wellington to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey5h 11mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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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WLG Auckland (AKL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Fri07:45 WLG08:39 AKL0h 51m connection09:30 AKL09:56 MCYAir New Zealand
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 11m
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WLG Melbourne (MEL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon06:00 WLG07:57 MEL2h 03m connection10:00 MEL11:07 MCYAir New Zealand + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 07m
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WLG Sydney (SYD) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun06:00 WLG07:24 SYD3h 51m connection11:15 SYD11:42 MCYQantas + Jetstar Airways
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 42m
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WLG Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 45m
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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
2,569 km1,595 miles
Journey time
5h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSunshine Coast vs Wellington
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
WLG → MCY

Flights from Wellington to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney. 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 Wellington to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,569 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Wellington and Sunshine Coast?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 3 hours behind Wellington.

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