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Cheap flights from Mackay to Canberra from $513

MKY — CBR
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Canberra

Mon 19/1013:45 -
1 stop8h 20m
Wed 21/1012:20 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 27/9$513
Tue 20/1006:20 -
1 stop4h 20m
Wed 21/1018:40 -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 30/9$553
Wed 14/1013:45 -
1 stop8h 20m
Sun 18/1018:40 -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 29/9$598

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Round-trip from

$513

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$589
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 50m total
  • Mackay to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MackayCanberra

MKY Mackay - CBR Canberra

MKYCBR

Mackay

Mon 19/10

13:45-23:05

1 stop8h 20m

Canberra

Wed 21/10

12:20-17:50

1 stop6h 30m

$513
Fastest return journey

MackayCanberra

MKY Mackay - CBR Canberra

MKYCBR

Mackay

Wed 14/10

13:45-23:05

1 stop8h 20m

Canberra

Sun 18/10

18:40-21:50

1 stop4h 10m

$598

MackayCanberra

MKY Mackay - CBR Canberra

MKYCBR

Mackay

Tue 20/10

11:25-17:50

1 stop5h 25m

Canberra

Wed 21/10

08:10-17:50

2 stops10h 40m

$789

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Canberra (average of $473). Flying from Mackay to Canberra in March is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia from Mackay to Canberra by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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
479 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

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

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Canberra?

    Departing from Mackay to Canberra will take you 8h 20m. The distance from Mackay to Canberra is about 1571 km.

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

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $356. This flight start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Canberra (average of $473). Flying from Mackay to Canberra in March is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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 airline flying from Mackay to Canberra

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$356Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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