Flying from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
The timezone in Sunshine Coast is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AVV to MCY flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Many passengers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport when flying between AVV and MCY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Currently, ج.م. 3,826 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 8,104. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from AVV to MCY, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AVV to MCY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from AVV reach their destination without delay.
Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 2 hours 5 minutes when using public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, have a look at Corio Bay Motel. It's a short ride from AVV.
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Consider staying in a hotel near MCY if you have a late Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast to explore Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport to central Sunshine Coast has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
January is the busiest month for flights from Avalon Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sunshine Coast in April.
Lock in your flight from Avalon 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.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AVV to MCY sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sunshine Coast, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 113 kilometres south to Brisbane to tick off its popular sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Gold Coast is another well-known destination 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.
