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How to get fromAuckland to Mackayby plane, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Auckland to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    9h 32m
    $407–610

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane WRE - MKY
    13h 44m
    $206–893

  3. Fly Auckland to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane AKL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    12h 17m
    $457–1,660

  4. Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    12h 43m
    $528–1,630

Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,062.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY) every 4 hours.

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