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

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

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  1. Fly Auckland to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    8h 55m
    $157–711

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane WRE - MKY
    15h
    $187–901

  3. 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 16m
    $453–1,471

  4. 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 42m
    $352–1,561

Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY) every 4 hours.

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