Cheap flights from Mackay to Cairns
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The best prices from Mackay to Cairns are usually found in May or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)
All the information you need to plan the best MKY to CNS flight in 2022: compare Mackay to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.
MKY - CNS Price | $388 - $436 |
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CNS Temperature | 21 - 27 °C |
CNS Rainfall | 20 - 430 mm |
| Popular in | April | High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
| Average price | $565 | Average for round-trip flights in August 2022 |
| Round-trip from | $547 | From Mackay to Cairns |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Mackay to Cairns?
Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 4% on the overall cost on flights from Mackay to Cairns.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Mackay to Cairns?
Find a great deal and save up to 12% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Mackay to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $575.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Cairns?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Mackay in May are about $573 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $423.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Cairns (MKY - CNS)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Mackay to Cairns at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
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How popular is this Mackay to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from Mackay to Cairns was viewed by 423 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Mackay to Cairns?
Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Mackay to Cairns.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Mackay to Cairns
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Hourly flight availability from Mackay to Cairns
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| 0%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 50%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 50%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Mackay to Cairns
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Mackay to Cairns
| Sunday | 1daily flight |
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| Monday | 2daily flights |
| Tuesday | 2daily flights |
| Wednesday | 2daily flights |
| Thursday | 2daily flights |
| Friday | 2daily flights |
| Saturday | 1daily flight |