Flights to Sunshine Coast
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sunshine Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,186 ft | 15 ft |
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,680 ft | 13 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,186 ft, MCY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 15 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sunshine Coast
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast to Sydney | Australia | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Melbourne | Australia | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Gold Coast | Australia | 153 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Newcastle | Australia | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Canberra | Australia | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Central Coast | Australia | 771 km (479 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Wollongong | Australia | 889 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Townsville | Australia | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Cairns | Australia | 1,319 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba | Australia | 150 km (93 mi) | about 57 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Ballarat | Australia | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Nouméa | New Caledonia | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Kingston | Norfolk Island | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Sunshine Coast to São Paulo | Brazil | 14,044 km (8,727 mi) | about 18 h 45 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Johannesburg | South Africa | 11,698 km (7,269 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 14,233 km (8,844 mi) | about 19 h |
| Sunshine Coast to Santiago | Chile | 11,892 km (7,389 mi) | about 16 h |
| Sunshine Coast to Cape Town | South Africa | 11,755 km (7,304 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Durban | South Africa | 11,212 km (6,967 mi) | about 15 h 7 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 12,440 km (7,730 mi) | about 16 h 42 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 14,520 km (9,023 mi) | about 19 h 22 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Shanghai | China | 7,258 km (4,510 mi) | about 10 h 3 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Chongqing | China | 7,976 km (4,956 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Chengdu | China | 8,230 km (5,114 mi) | about 11 h 18 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Beijing | China | 8,319 km (5,169 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Guangzhou | China | 6,997 km (4,348 mi) | about 9 h 43 min |
| Sunshine Coast to Shenzhen | China | 6,895 km (4,284 mi) | about 9 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, BNE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MCY from Sunshine Coast city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sunshine Coast on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.