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Cheap flights from Mackay to Cairns from $250

MKY — CNS
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Cairns

Mon 23/1108:20 -
1 stop5h 40m
Fri 27/1111:40 -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/11$527
Fri 20/1108:20 -
1 stop5h 40m
Sun 22/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 7/11$528
Tue 17/1106:30 -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 20/1109:15 -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 4/11$536
Thu 3/1217:25 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sun 6/1214:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 5/11$553
Thu 3/1213:45 -
1 stop9h 20m
Sun 6/1206:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 5/11$558
Thu 12/1108:20 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 8/11$582
Fri 13/1111:25 -
1 stop5h 15m
Tue 17/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 6/11$622
Sat 21/1111:25 -
1 stop5h 15m
Wed 25/1115:00 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 5/11$661
Mon 23/1106:30 -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 27/1106:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 8/11$681
Thu 3/1211:35 -
1 stop2h 25m
Thu 10/1213:25 -
1 stop4h 00m
Deal found 4/11$686
Tue 17/1118:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Fri 20/1106:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 4/11$687

Find flight deals from Mackay to Cairns

Round-trip from

$527

One-way from

$250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$514
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 23/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 50m total
  • Mackay to Cairns
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Mackay to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Thu 31/12

18:35-23:05

1 stop4h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Sun 15/11

06:30-14:00

1 stop7h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$268

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Fri 13/11

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Thu 31/12

09:25-16:50

2 stops7h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$373
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MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Fri 13/11

17:25-19:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$460

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Sun 15/11

17:25-19:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$486

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Mon 23/11

08:20-14:00

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Fri 27/11

11:40-17:50

1 stop6h 10m

$527

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Fri 20/11

08:20-14:00

1 stop5h 40m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

$528

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Thu 3/12

13:45-23:05

1 stop9h 20m

Cairns

Sun 6/12

06:00-21:35

1 stop15h 35m

$558

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Sat 28/11

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

Cairns

Mon 30/11

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$588

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Mackay to Cairns. 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
485 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

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
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

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

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Mackay to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Mackay to Cairns was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Cairns?

    Virgin Australia can get you from Mackay to Cairns in just under 5h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Mackay and Cairns are separated by a distance of 597 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mackay to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($441), offers the cheapest pricing from Mackay to Cairns. Virgin Australia is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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Top airline flying from Mackay to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$441Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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