Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Adelaide is UTC+10:30, which is 30 minutes ahead of Sunshine Coast.
Choose from 45 weekly Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport flights. The 17:45 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight available. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MCY to ADL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetstar has direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Adelaide — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Jetstar.
With an impressive 96.15% of services landing on schedule, Jetstar has the best on-time performance for MCY to ADL flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport. Many travellers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
66 € is the best price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Return flights start from 132 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCY to ADL.
The cheapest month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCY to ADL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Of the flights that depart from Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Sunshine Coast Airport from central Sunshine Coast, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MCY? If you're catching an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Adelaide and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Adelaide Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Adelaide. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MCY to ADL in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Mildura is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Adelaide. Around 338 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Mildura Riverfront, Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World.
Mount Gambier is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. No trip is complete without visiting The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.
