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How to get fromChristchurch to Maroochydoreby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Maroochydore by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane CHC - MCY
    9h 48m
    $195–805

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CHC - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    10h 18m
    $293–580

  3. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CHC - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    11h 21m
    $318–1,099

  4. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CHC - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus bus
    13h 34m
    $273–998

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,590.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 5 times a day.

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