Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your MCY to LDH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the MCY to LDH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
At the moment, $1,691 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,586. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCY to LDH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MCY to LDH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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 Lord Howe Island Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sunshine Coast Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MCY:
Arriving at Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LDH instead:
Getting from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to central Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Lord Howe Island. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is July, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lord Howe Island based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.