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How to get fromSeattle to Whitsunday Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Whitsunday Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SEA - HTI
    26h 13m
    $809–2,709

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SEA - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    28h 41m
    $638–2,169

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SEA - PPP
    25h 37m
    $1,009–3,409

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration24h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$815Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,592.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 13m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 5 times a day.

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