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Flights from Christchurch to Mackay

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Mackay. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 7h 30m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 30m
CHCMKYBNE

Christchurch to Mackay at a glance

Fastest journey7h 30mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Mackay

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHC Brisbane (BNE) MKY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon07:00 CHC07:35 BNE2h 25m connection10:00 BNE11:30 MKYQantas + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,301 km2,050 miles
Journey time
7h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hMackay vs Christchurch
Currency in Mackay
AUD
Airports
CHC → MKY

Flights from Christchurch to Mackay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Mackay?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Mackay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,301 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Mackay?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Mackay?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Mackay?
Mackay is 3 hours behind Christchurch.

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