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Cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay from $263

CNS — MKY
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Mackay

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Mackay

Sat 14/1111:40 -
1 stop6h 10m
Wed 18/1118:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 29/10$513
Wed 25/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 2/1218:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 27/10$526
Mon 16/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 18/1106:30 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 26/10$528
Tue 10/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 18/1106:30 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 28/10$549
Sun 13/1206:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Sun 20/1218:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 29/10$553
Mon 9/1111:40 -
1 stop9h 55m
Fri 13/1111:25 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 25/10$573
Sat 14/1106:00 -
1 stop4h 40m
Wed 18/1117:25 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 29/10$678
Wed 25/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 2/1209:25 -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 27/10$717
Tue 27/1013:25 -
1 stop4h 00m
Wed 4/1118:35 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 25/10$722
Mon 16/1114:40 -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 18/1109:25 -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 26/10$735
Sat 31/1006:35 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Sat 7/1111:25 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 30/10$741

Find flight deals from Cairns to Mackay

Round-trip from

$513

One-way from

$263

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$445
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 40m total
  • Cairns to Mackay
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Cairns to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Wed 4/11

09:15-17:50

1 stop8h 35m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$263

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Wed 4/11

06:40-21:35

2 stops14h 55m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$512

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Wed 13/1

06:00-07:40

1 stop25h 40m

Mackay

Mon 18/1

18:35-09:00

1 stop14h 25m

$522

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Wed 25/11

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Mackay

Wed 2/12

18:35-23:05

1 stop4h 30m

$526

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Thu 12/11

06:00-13:05

1 stop7h 05m

Mackay

Mon 16/11

06:30-14:00

1 stop7h 30m

$552

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Tue 10/11

06:00-21:35

1 stop15h 35m

Mackay

Wed 18/11

06:30-11:00

1 stop4h 30m

$552

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Sun 13/12

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Sun 20/12

18:35-23:05

1 stop4h 30m

$553

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Sat 14/11

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Wed 18/11

17:25-19:50

Nonstop2h 25m

$678

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Wed 25/11

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Mackay

Wed 2/12

09:25-16:50

2 stops7h 25m

$717

CairnsMackay

CNS Cairns - MKY Mackay

CNSMKY

Cairns

Tue 10/11

14:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Mackay

Wed 18/11

09:25-16:50

2 stops7h 25m

$794

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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
482 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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
482 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
482 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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 $526, Virgin Australia can have you in Mackay from Cairns in 6h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 597 km.

  • 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 $411. Virgin Australia is priced at 15% 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?

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

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Mackay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$411Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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