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How to get fromSunshine Coast to Christchurchby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunshine Coast to Christchurch by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

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

  2. Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    10h 42m
    $289–1,209

  3. 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
    8h 41m
    $348–686

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,590.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast, 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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