Cheap Flights from MCY to LAX: When to Fly from Sunshine Coast Regional to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from MCY to LAX are

• January 22nd to March 25th
• July 2nd to September 9th
• October 8th to November 25th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MCY to LAX is early to mid August. Prices can be as high as $2126 for Saturday flights during early January, or as low as $708 for Tuesday flights around early to mid August.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Maroochydore (MCY) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $885 to $1624 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid August with an average ticket price of $875. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early January, with an average price of $1984. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1109 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1073 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MCY to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MCY to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MCY to LAX flight is priced close to the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Sunshine Coast Regional. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Los Angeles, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Sunshine Coast Regional. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $82 (6%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1083. Return trip prices are from the LAX to MCY flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MCY to LAX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 13 hour 50 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking MCY to LAX

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MCY to LAX — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MCY to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Air New Zealand, Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Hong Kong Airlines, LATAM, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, United, Virgin Australia, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 7138 miles or 11487 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MCY to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MCY to LAX flight is about 13 hour 50 minutes.

How many flights go between Maroochydore and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from MCY to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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