Cheap flights from Maroochydore (MCY)

Sunshine Coast gateway at Marcoola on Queensland's coast

Sunshine Coast Airport sits at Marcoola, around 10 km north of Maroochydore and roughly 100 km north of Brisbane. Jetstar and Virgin Australia anchor the schedule, with Qantas, Bonza in past seasons and Air New Zealand also flying in. The airport's expanded runway has supported direct services to Auckland and seasonal flights to Singapore via Jetstar in the past.

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Airlines flying from Maroochydore (MCY)

Major carriers: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand. Low-cost carriers: Jetstar.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas run the bulk of services from MCY, with Air New Zealand operating direct trans-Tasman flights to Auckland. Flightmussy's free search compares all carriers and surfaces Jetstar fares Google Flights occasionally de-prioritises.
Are there direct flights from Sunshine Coast to New Zealand?
Yes. Air New Zealand has operated direct MCY-AKL services. Frequency varies seasonally, so use Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap to identify the cheapest week to fly across an entire year, rather than checking dates one by one.
How far is Sunshine Coast Airport from Maroochydore?
MCY is at Marcoola, around 10 km north of central Maroochydore and a roughly 15-minute drive. From Brisbane CBD it's about 100 km north, typically a 90-minute drive depending on Bruce Highway traffic.
When is the cheapest time to fly to the Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast fares peak around Australian and New Zealand school holidays, particularly the September-October and Christmas periods. February, May and early November tend to be cheapest, and Flightmussy's heatmap will spot the lowest fare week without trial-and-error searching.

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