Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast is one hour behind Canberra and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Your CBR to MCY flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CBR and MCY include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
At the moment, ₹ 13,457 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 27,281. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CBR to MCY. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CBR to MCY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
72.61% of flights departing from Canberra Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CBR:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCY instead:
Grab a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car and explore Sunshine Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Apex and East Coast are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
January is the most popular month for flights from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sunshine Coast in April.
When reserving your flight from Canberra Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 28ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CBR to MCY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sunshine Coast. Around 113 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
