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How to get fromChristchurch to Sunshine Coastby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Sunshine Coast 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 22m
    $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
    9h 36m
    $293–580

  3. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CHC - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    11h 22m
    $238–1,008

  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 33m
    $273–998

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,590.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Sunshine Coast, 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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