Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Queenstown three hours ahead of Sunshine Coast.
Your MCY to ZQN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCY and ZQN:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport flight is R 3,982. A round-trip ticket is currently R 7,009. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MCY to ZQN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MCY to ZQN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Select your ideal 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 Queenstown Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Of the flights that depart from Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sunshine Coast to Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MCY? If you've booked an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZQN if you have a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and venture far and wide through Queenstown and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Queenstown Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
The address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Queenstown in April.
When reserving your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Queenstown Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with the temperature ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCY to ZQN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Queenstown has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a visit to Christchurch will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are among its highlights.
