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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Tasmania is to fly which costs $280 - $330 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Tasmania is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $200 - $700.

How far is it from Mackay to Tasmania?

The distance between Mackay and Tasmania is 2288 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Mackay to Tasmania, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Tasmania?

Tasmania is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 12:17 AM in Mackay and 1:17 AM in Tasmania.

Where can I stay near Tasmania?

There are 850+ hotels available in Tasmania.

Mackay to Tasmania - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Tasmania 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 to Launceston
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST)plane MKY - LST
5h 43m
$202–685
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mackay to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Hobartcar
39h 55m
$521–938
Fly to Hobart
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA)plane MKY - HBA
6h 25m
$283–324

Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) flights

24Weekly Planes

7h 52mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mackay to Tasmania.

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Distance: 2,287.6 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Tasmania, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) 3 times a day.

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