Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport takes on average 1 hour 33 minutes. The timezone in Sunshine Coast is UTC+10, which is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport start at 06:00 — the first with Qantas. The latest flight in the day is the 20:25 option with Jetstar. In total, you can choose from 253 weekly services from SYD to MCY.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines provide direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, so jetting to Sunshine Coast (and then exploring more of Australia!) is easy. Leading carriers flying between SYD and MCY include:
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SYD and MCY include:
Adelaide Airport
Auckland Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
For a flight within Australia, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've found your cheap ticket from SYD to MCY, make sure your ID is valid before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is Rs10,460. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs21,621. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flights from SYD to MCY, reserve your trip 5 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 27 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Book a hotel near MCY if you're on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 11 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 32 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sunshine Coast. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you want to explore Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to MCY in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
More about Sunshine Coast
As soon as you've locked in your flights from SYD to MCY, you'll need to find a place to stay in Sunshine Coast. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Make sure you add Wasala Farms to your travel itinerary. This is one of the most popular things to do and see while you're visiting Sunshine Coast.
Complete your Sunshine Coast trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Sunshine Coast Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Sunshine Coast getaway.
