Start Your Dream Sunshine Coast Holiday The Easy Way—With This Direct Flight
When that fresh–year energy hits—suddenly all you can think about is locking in a sun-soaked escape because after all what better way to celebrate the new year with a new holiday. Luckily, Jetstar is making those New Year getaway plans a breeze with their Auckland direct to Sunshine Coast flight now on sale from an epic $159*.
And the timings? Chef’s kiss. Early mornings, midweek departures, or late-week getaways—you’ve got options no matter what your week looks like.
This flight has you leaving Auckland before your morning coffee on a Tuesday, Friday, or Sunday, and touching down on the Sunshine Coast so that you can enjoy a beachside brew while soaking up the first sunny rays of the day. Early start? Sure. But worth it? Absolutely.
So you don’t disrupt your coastal calm, the crew have made heading home just as breezy. Again, on Tuesdays, Fridays, or Sundays, you can leave the Sunshine Coast at 8:30am and be back in Auckland by 2:40pm. Just in time to cram in the kids' last-minute homework and get some meal-prep in. Consider this your VIP pass to a long weekend escape—no annual leave required.
So, if you’ve been hunting for the perfect excuse to ditch the usual grind, this is it. Jetstar’s direct flights make swapping city streets for sandy beaches easier than ever.
Whether you’ve been eyeing a midweek escape or a full-on long weekend, now’s the perfect time to snap up a deal and lock in your Sunshine Coast adventure before the best spots fill up.
But for these travel-loving legends, this ain't no rodeo. For 16 years, they've been helping Kiwis get away more often with low fares that let you pay for only what you need. Whether you’re chasing a quick escape to the Sunny Coast or in the mood for a longer holiday, check out their full line-up of deals for all-day, every-day low fares. Bonus: Jetstar members save even more—find out how here.
And because every good holiday starts with an itinerary, we've whipped up some top-tier reccs so you can start planning your sneaky Sunny Coast escape today. Check them out here.
*Disclaimer: Sale ends 11.59pm 9 March 2026, unless sold out. One-way, excludes checked bags. Travel dates and conditions apply.
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