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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Christchurchby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Christchurch by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PPP - CHC
    10h 24m
    $491–1,961

  2. Bus to Mackay, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MKY - CHC
    12h 6m
    $280–1,074

  3. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HTI - CHC
    11h 25m
    $492–1,725

  4. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MOV - CHC
    11h 27m
    $499–1,898

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,443 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.

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