Cheap flights to Sunshine Coast airport

Discover Sunshine Coast

Not too far from Brisbane, Australia's Sunshine Coast is a collection of coastal towns and cities in Queensland. The Sunshine Coast's main hubs include Caloundra, Kawana Waters, Maroochydore, and Noosa Heads. These places are popular destinations for surfers and seasonal tourists, due to their beautiful, scenic beaches. There are also picturesque mountains, lush forests, and national parks within the surrounding area.

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), a small international airport, services this popular area of Australia. Each day, there are direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne, and seasonal travel is offered to New Zealand in the winter. The airport itself is located in the town of Marcoola, which is 10 km north from Maroochydore. If you're looking to book a trip to MCY, use Skyscanner's Cheapest Month and Price Alerts tools to find the best deals on Sunshine Coast flights.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Sunshine Coast

Featuring a humid subtropical climate, the Sunshine Coast is known for its steamy summers, while the other seasons are more moderate. Be aware, rainfall is a common occurrence year-round! Overall this area of Australia never gets particularly cold, unlike the mountainous regions such as Canberra, so it's able to draw tourists throughout the year. During the very heart of winter, Sunshine Coast's average sea temperature stays around 21 °C in most towns, keeping the beaches always active and thriving.

Airlines That Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

A few domestic and international airlines fly out of Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), including:

  
• Air New Zealand
  
• Alliance Airlines
  
• Jetstar Airways
  
• QantasLink
  
• Virgin Australia

What to Expect When Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport

Situated in Marcoola, Queensland, Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) features a single terminal, split to accommodate domestic and international flights. By all accounts, MCY is a small facility by international standards. It features basic amenities, such as establishments for dining, shopping, and banking. So, needless to say, the little Sunshine Coast Airport is very easy to navigate. To reach your seaside resort, rent a car on-site at MCY, hop aboard an airport shuttle, or take the #622 Sunbus bus. Some hotels also provide private shuttles to pick up guests.

What to See and Do in Sunshine Coast, Australia

Famous for its iconic beaches and delicious seafood, Australia's Sunshine Coast is a wonderful, sunny destination for worldwide travellers. To visit, you need to feel passionately about the ocean, of course! Surfing the waves, wreck diving, and swimming off the area's white sand beaches are the most popular pastimes. Indeed, the Sunshine Coast's tourism infrastructure revolves around its outdoor activities. If you need a break from the salty waves, try your hand at tandem skydiving, hike inside Kondalilla National Park, or visit the late Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo.

In the evenings, we recommend that you enjoy one of Sunshine Coast's excellent, culturally diverse restaurants. Fusion cuisine is very popular here. Plus, you're likely to find plenty of Thai, Indian, sushi, and steak restaurants in every town. For the best rates on beachfront accommodations, use Skyscanner to find your dream Sunshine Coast hotel.