Travelling from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Sunshine Coast one hour behind Coffs Harbour.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CFS to MCY flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling 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 Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Many passengers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Currently, RM830 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,735. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CFS to MCY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CFS to MCY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Of all flights departing from Coffs Harbour Airport, 70.37% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Coffs Harbour Airport from central Coffs Harbour, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CFS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
If you're coming in on a late Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MCY:
Pick up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car and explore Sunshine Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Apex and East Coast are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sunshine Coast Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
From Sunshine Coast Airport, Sunshine Coast is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
January is the most popular month for flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Sunshine Coast in April.
Book your flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CFS to MCY sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sunshine Coast. Around 113 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Gold Coast is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. No trip is complete without seeing SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
