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How to get fromSan Diego to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SAN - PPP
    21h 34m
    $1,059–3,521

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SAN - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    25h 22m
    $606–2,029

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SAN - HTI
    25h 26m
    $884–2,852

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LAX - PPP
    26h 19m
    $1,109–3,790

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane LAX - HTI
    27h 49m
    $1,016–3,314

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration22h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,016Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,642.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 34m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 3 times a day.

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