New Zealand to Australia Β· 1,457 miles (2,345 km)

Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY): Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The two airports are 1,457 miles (2,345 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney and Melbourne.

How many miles AKL to MCY costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$15–35
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$15–35
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand15,000$43–63
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$15–35
Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand15,000$15–285
JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar15,000$15–75
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar16,600$24.10–97.75
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$15–35
Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar18,000$15–425
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand21,000$40–60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand22,500$15–35
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand30,000$25–435

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from AKL to MCY

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    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book AKL to MCY with points

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

AKL to MCY with one stop

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

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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AKL to MCY: common questions

How many miles does AKL to MCY cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to MCY?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast (MCY).

How far is Auckland from Sunshine Coast by plane?

Auckland (AKL) and Sunshine Coast (MCY) are 1,457 miles (2,345 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book AKL to MCY award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Auckland and Sunshine Coast?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.

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.