Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sunshine Coast is 30 minutes behind Adelaide and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Flights from ADL to MCY start from 15:10 — the first with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 15:50 with Jetstar. In total, there are 45 weekly Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ADL to MCY flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Sunshine Coast (and then exploring more of Australia!) is easy with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Jetstar has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a dependable 96.15% of services arriving as scheduled, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating ADL to MCY flights.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the ADL to MCY route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Rs20,589 is currently the best price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs41,177. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from ADL to MCY, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 75.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Adelaide Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ADL? If you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCY instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Sunshine Coast. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The quietest month for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sunshine Coast based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sunshine Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ADL to MCY around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Sunshine Coast is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast, a trip to Brisbane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Gold Coast is another essential stop in Australia and is around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. No journey is complete without experiencing SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.