What is the cheapest way to get from Launceston to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Mackay is to fly which costs $290 - $380 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Launceston to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $290 - $380.

How far is it from Launceston to Mackay?

The distance between Launceston and Mackay is 2286 km.

How long does it take to get from Launceston to Mackay?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Launceston to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Launceston and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Launceston. It is currently 6:45 PM in Launceston and 5:45 PM in Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Launceston to Mackay - 2 ways to travel via plane, car, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Launceston to Mackay by plane, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY)LST - MKY
5h 6m
$294–380
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Mackay
37h 55m
$512–934

Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY) flights

38Weekly Planes

7h 38mAverage Duration

$261Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Launceston to Mackay.

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Distance: 2,286.4 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY) 5 times a day.

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