There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Moranbah by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane SYD - MOV
5h 49m$593–2,051Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
- Drive from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Moranbahcar
7h 16m$251–899Drive 1,655.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to Moranbahcar 1,655.1 km
19h 13m$299–432Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane NTL - MOV
9h 3m$735–2,546Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane SYD - MKY
- Drive from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Moranbahcar
7h 40m$296–624Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
- Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Moranbahcar
7h 53m$336–734
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Moranbah is to drive which costs $290 - $440 and takes 19h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Moranbah is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $550 - $2,100.
The distance between Sydney and Moranbah is 1375 km. The road distance is 1655.1 km.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Sydney to Moranbah, including transfers.
Moranbah is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 3:14 PM in Sydney and 2:14 PM in Moranbah.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Moranbah is 1655 km. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Sydney to Moranbah.
There are 19+ hotels available in Moranbah.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Moranbah, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Moranbah Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
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