Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 14 hours behind Sunshine Coast, where Sunshine Coast Airport is located.
To avoid missing your MCY to New York flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Travelling from central Sunshine Coast to MCY takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MCY:
Of all flights leaving Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to New York
1.210 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to New York flight. Return plane tickets start from 1.063 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from MCY to New York, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt to explore New York and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MCY to New York can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 10 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EWR. Kick back and get cosy after your MCY to New York flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Dollar, Budget and Thrifty make collecting a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from EWR three weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Hop off your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. Central New York is around 18 kilometres from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and typically takes 25 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take you about 1 hour on public transport.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel near LGA. Check in to one of these options after your MCY to New York flight:
Whether you'd like a zippy mini for a solo getaway or a roomy SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the perfect LaGuardia Airport rental car for you. Browse the range of wheels available here from suppliers such as Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty.
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your ride from LGA two weeks before your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York for the most affordable rates.
LaGuardia Airport's street address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
Visit New York in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Sunshine Coast Airport to New York plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MCY to New York around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to New York, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are popular attractions which should feature on any good New York itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.