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

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There are 5 ways to get from Karratha to Mackay by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Karratha Airport to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane KTA - MKY
    12h 47m
    $987–1,244

  2. Drive to Onslow Airport, fly to Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karratha to Onslow Airport (ONS)car car
    2. Fly from Onslow Airport (ONS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ONS - MKY
    17h 17m
    $475–1,179

  3. Drive  4,832.8 km

    1. Drive from Karratha to Mackaycar car 4,832.8 km
    2d 3h
    $874–1,263

  4. Fly Karratha Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane KTA - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    14h 17m
    $1,967–4,794

  5. Fly Karratha Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane KTA - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    13h 52m
    $1,608–4,264

Karratha Airport (KTA) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$712Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,374.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Karratha, WA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a day.

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