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How to get fromJohannesburg to Mackayby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Mackay by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane JNB - MKY
    19h 4m
    $683–2,239

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane JNB - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    32h 10m
    $1,194–4,349

  3. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane JNB - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    27h 24m
    $1,263–4,089

  4. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane JNB - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    35h 14m
    $1,012–3,169

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$641Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,781.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 4m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Australia fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mackay (MKY) once daily.

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