Travelling from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 17 hours behind Sunshine Coast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your MCY to SFO flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCY and SFO include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
1.013 € is the best price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 1.148 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MCY to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MCY to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Of all flights departing from Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Sunshine Coast Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MCY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MCY to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
