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How to get fromChristchurch to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    11h 37m
    $387–1,460

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CHC - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    13h 39m
    $223–864

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CHC - HTI
    12h 28m
    $364–1,284

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CHC - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    14h 49m
    $414–1,584

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,442.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 5 times a day.

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