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How to get fromAuckland to Caloundraby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Caloundra by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane AKL - MCY
    8h 8m
    $199–563

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane WRE - MCY
    14h 3m
    $188–796

  3. Fly Auckland to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AKL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    9h 23m
    $266–467

  4. Fly Auckland to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AKL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    11h 17m
    $251–665

Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Caloundra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,408.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 3 times a day.

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