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Cheap flights from Mackay to Australia from $80

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKY — SYD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mackay to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$161

One-way from

$80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-11/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Mackay to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Mackay to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sat 4/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Wed 8/1019:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$161
Sat 4/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Sat 11/1019:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$170
Sat 11/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Sat 18/1019:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$173
Thu 9/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Mon 13/1019:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$176
Wed 29/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 5/1119:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$183
Mon 13/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Fri 17/1019:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$185
Thu 30/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 6/1119:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$186
Fri 14/1121:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 18/1119:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$195
Thu 30/1017:35MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 14/1119:55BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9$209
Tue 28/1021:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 1/1119:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/9$213
Tue 9/1208:20MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1219:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$216
Mon 22/917:35MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 23/917:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9$398

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Mackay

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Wed 29/10

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$183

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 30/10

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Mon 3/11

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$183

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 30/10

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 6/11

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$186

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 14/11

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 18/11

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$195

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Tue 9/12

08:20-09:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 12/12

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$216

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 31/10

17:35-19:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

11:25-13:15

Nonstop1h 50m

$219

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Tue 14/10

08:30-10:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 18/10

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$227

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 12/3

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$248

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 9/1

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 13/1

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$255

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 15/12

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 19/12

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKY to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Mackay to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mackay to Australia as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mackay to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Mackay, you will be flying from Mackay, which is the city’s only airport. Mackay (MKY) is located 3.3 km from the centre of Mackay.

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Australia?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Mackay to Australia in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 798 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Mackay to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from Mackay to Australia are Mackay - Melbourne, Mackay - Brisbane and Mackay - Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Mackay to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Mackay to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mackay to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Mackay to Australia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mackay to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$121Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$165Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$204Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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