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How to get fromMackay to Tasmaniaby plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Tasmania by plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Launceston

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST)plane plane MKY - LST
    5h 18m
    $266–921

  2. Fly to Hobart

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane MKY - HBA
    5h 55m
    $244–875

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mackay to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Hobartcar car
    41h 34m
    $632–982

Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mackay to Tasmania.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,287.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Tasmania, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) 4 times a day.

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