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Flights from Mackay to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 5h 07m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 07m
MKYMCYBNE

Mackay to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey5h 07mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Mackay to Sunshine Coast

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MKY Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Mon12:15 MKY13:37 BNE2h 38m connection16:15 BNE17:22 MCYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Alliance Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
726 km451 miles
Journey time
5h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSunshine Coast vs Mackay
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
MKY → MCY

Flights from Mackay to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mackay to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Mackay to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 726 km.
Where do you change planes between Mackay and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Mackay and Sunshine Coast?
Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).

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