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How to get fromChristchurch to Mackayby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Mackay by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CHC - MKY
    8h 53m
    $184–804

  2. 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 Mackaycar car
    13h 57m
    $444–1,754

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    12h 23m
    $385–1,824

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,302.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY) 4 times a day.

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