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Cheap flights from Darwin to Mackay from $983

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — MKY
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

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$983
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/10-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 20m total
  • Darwin to Mackay
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Thu 2/1014:40DRW - MKY
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/1006:45MKY - DRW
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/9$983
Wed 1/1001:15DRW - MKY
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1006:45MKY - DRW
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,012
Thu 30/1000:40DRW - MKY
2 stops20h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/1108:20MKY - DRW
1 stop29h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$1,052

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Darwin

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Mackay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinMackay

DRW - MKY

DRWMKY

Darwin

Thu 2/10

14:40-21:30

1 stop6h 20m

Mackay

Mon 6/10

06:45-13:15

1 stop7h 00m

$983

DarwinMackay

DRW - MKY

DRWMKY

Darwin

Wed 1/10

01:15-17:20

1 stop15h 35m

Mackay

Mon 6/10

06:45-00:35

1 stop18h 20m

$1,012

DarwinMackay

DRW - MKY

DRWMKY

Darwin

Thu 30/10

00:40-21:35

2 stops20h 25m

Mackay

Mon 3/11

08:20-13:35

1 stop29h 45m

$1,052

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Deals found on 17/9

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to MKY?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Mackay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Darwin to Mackay by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mackay. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Darwin to Mackay. 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
416 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Mackay?

    For as low as $983, Virgin Australia can have you in Mackay from Darwin in 6h 20m. The distance between Darwin and Mackay is about 2174 km.

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

    Virgin Australia, at $544, was found to be the cheapest airline from Darwin to Mackay..

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Darwin to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$544Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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