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$90+ Cheap flights from Mackay

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MKY — MEL
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Mackay

Discover essential information about flights departing from Mackay, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Mackay airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 7 February 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$86

Cheapest round-trip flight

$142

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Mackay is currently to Brisbane.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay is currently to Brisbane.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Mackay (avg. price of $298).
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Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Mackay (average return price of $193).
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Cheapest flights from Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Mon 23/221:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 25/219:00
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$163
Mon 9/321:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 13/319:00
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$169
Sun 22/221:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Thu 26/219:00
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$172
Wed 8/721:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 10/719:00
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$185
Fri 6/321:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 13/319:00
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$195
Mon 23/221:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 27/219:00
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$206
Fri 20/321:15
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/319:55
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$209
Fri 10/420:05
MKY
-
BNE
Nonstop1h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 18/417:50
BNE
-
MKY
Nonstop1h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$216
Sat 7/306:30
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sat 14/307:30
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/2$400
Sun 22/306:30
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop6h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sun 29/308:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/2$413
Tue 24/317:35
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop3h 50m
Virgin Australia
Tue 31/319:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/2$421
Sat 21/205:55
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop5h 45m
Virgin Australia
Wed 25/218:30
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop4h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/2$430

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Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 23/2

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 25/2

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$163

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 26/2

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$163

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 16/3

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 18/3

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$163

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 9/3

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 13/3

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$169

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Sun 22/2

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 26/2

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$172

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 30/3

20:05-21:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 10/4

17:50-19:30

Nonstop1h 40m

$173

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Wed 8/7

21:15-22:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 10/7

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$185

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 6/3

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 13/3

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$195

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 23/2

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$206

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 20/3

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

19:55-21:35

Nonstop1h 40m

$209

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Travel insights for flights from Mackay

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When is the best time to book a flight from Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mackay to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Mackay is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay (average of $162). Flying from Mackay in October will prove the most costly (average of $380). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Mackay?

When flying from Mackay check dates and pricing for the following: Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $141
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $76
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $175
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $890

What are popular destinations to fly to from Mackay?

Mackay offers frequent flights to Brisbane (204 flights per day), Cairns (12 flights per day) and Rockhampton (12 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $86
Townsville
Townsville
From $208

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Mackay?

The cheapest city to fly to from Mackay is Brisbane, with prices starting at $86. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $86
Townsville
Townsville
From $208

Airline reviews for flights from Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Mackay. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
516 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Mackay?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Mackay are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney. Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney are the most popular locations from Mackay year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mackay to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Mackay for as low as $86 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $408 to fly from Mackay.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mackay to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Mackay. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Mackay to Auckland Intl ($76). Virgin Australia flights from Mackay to Adelaide ($141). Qantas Airways flights from Mackay to Auckland Intl ($175).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Mackay?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Mackay we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Mackay to Brisbane starting at $1,168

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Mackay?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Mackay is March. The most expensive month for flights is October. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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