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Cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay from $460

CNS — MKY
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Mackay

Fri 9/1006:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Sat 10/1020:15 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 13/9$460
Mon 26/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 05m
Mon 2/1106:30 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 11/9$542
Mon 26/1006:00 -
2 stops11h 00m
Mon 2/1117:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 11/9$733
Fri 9/1006:00 -
2 stops10h 45m
Sat 10/1009:25 -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 13/9$768
Fri 23/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Mon 26/1011:00 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 10/9$785

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Round-trip from

$460

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$482
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/10-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 55m total
  • Cairns to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Fri 9/10

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Sat 10/10

20:15-08:30

1 stop12h 15m

$473

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Mon 26/10

06:00-13:05

1 stop7h 05m

Mackay

Mon 2/11

06:30-16:40

1 stop10h 10m

$542

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Mon 26/10

06:00-17:00

2 stops11h 00m

Mackay

Mon 2/11

09:25-16:50

2 stops7h 25m

$768

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Fri 9/10

06:00-16:45

2 stops10h 45m

Mackay

Sat 10/10

09:25-16:55

2 stops7h 30m

$768
Fastest return journey

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:00-12:25

1 stop6h 25m

Mackay

Mon 26/10

09:25-16:50

2 stops7h 25m

$785

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:00-17:00

2 stops11h 00m

Mackay

Sun 8/11

08:15-19:50

2 stops11h 35m

$1,804

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Fri 6/11

06:00-14:10

1 stop8h 10m

Mackay

Sun 8/11

13:00-19:15

1 stop6h 15m

$1,973

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Mackay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mackay from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Mackay

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Mackay (average of $418). Flying from Cairns to Mackay in November is currently the most expensive (average of $885). 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 CNS to MKY?

When flying from Cairns to Mackay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Mackay?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Mackay flights typically cost between $417 and $498 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $460 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct–10 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Mackay 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
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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 Cairns to Mackay flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Mackay was viewed by 1 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 Cairns to Mackay?

    For as low as $542, Virgin Australia can have you in Mackay from Cairns in 7h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 597 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Mackay round-trip from $403. Virgin Australia is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Mackay (average of $418). Flying from Cairns to Mackay in November is currently the most expensive (average of $885). 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 Cairns to Mackay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$403Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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