Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Your LAX to MCY flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and MCY:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Currently, 374 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 866 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to MCY. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LAX to MCY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCY if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast and venture far and wide through Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week before 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 there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Sunshine Coast. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to MCY in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sunshine Coast. Around 113 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include 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 trip is complete without a visit to SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
