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How to get fromMaroochydore to Christchurchby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Maroochydore to Christchurch by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MCY - CHC
    8h 20m
    $296–1,206

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    9h 12m
    $358–736

  3. Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    10h
    $377–1,424

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maroochydore to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,590.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

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

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