This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Mackay are usually found in April or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.
Sat 13/1206:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 15/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$391
Fri 12/1214:10MEL - MKY
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1217:35MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$505
Sat 13/1208:00MEL - MKY
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1217:35MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$508
Fri 21/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/1113:55MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/11$510
Fri 28/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 19/1217:35MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$513
Mon 17/1117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$534
Tue 25/1117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1108:20MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$537
Thu 13/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1117:35MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$563
Fri 28/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Fri 12/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop25h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/11$572
Fri 14/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1111:25MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$577
Best flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Sat 13/1206:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 15/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$391
Thu 15/116:10MEL - MKY
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/108:20MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$421
Sat 13/1208:00MEL - MKY
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1217:35MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$508
Tue 23/1206:40MEL - MKY
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/1206:30MKY - MEL
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$528
Fri 28/1106:40MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$533
Fri 28/1111:10MEL - MKY
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 2/1213:55MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$537
Tue 25/1117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1108:20MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$537
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 19/1111:10MEL - MKY
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/1117:35MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$530
Wed 19/1115:00MEL - MKY
2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1117:35MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$618
Wed 19/1118:50MEL - MKY
2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/1120:00MKY - MEL
2 stops37h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$2,408
Fri 21/1106:15MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/1108:20MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$513
Fri 21/1116:15MEL - MKY
2 stops6h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1115:20MKY - MEL
2 stops7h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,459
One-way flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Mackay. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 15/116:15MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$208
Mon 15/1216:10MEL - MKY
1 stop16h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$241
Fri 28/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$255
Thu 20/1116:50MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$269
Thu 15/115:30MEL - MKY
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$328
Sun 14/1206:00MEL - MKY
2 stops5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$356
Fri 28/1106:00MEL - MKY
2 stops11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$462
Mon 15/1206:00MEL - MKY
2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$482
Sun 14/1206:40MEL - MKY
2 stops14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$496
Mon 29/1206:00MEL - MKY
1 stop4h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$516
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 14 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Mackay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Mackay that are best for you.
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Mackay
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Sat 13/12
06:05-20:35
1 stop15h 30m
Mackay
Mon 15/12
21:15-09:20
1 stop11h 05m
$391
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
16:10-21:45
1 stop6h 35m
Mackay
Fri 30/1
08:20-14:15
1 stop4h 55m
$421
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Sat 13/12
08:00-20:35
2 stops13h 35m
Mackay
Mon 15/12
17:35-00:15
1 stop5h 40m
$508
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Tue 23/12
06:40-07:40
1 stop26h 00m
Mackay
Mon 29/12
06:30-23:15
1 stop15h 45m
$528
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Fri 28/11
06:40-10:40
1 stop5h 00m
Mackay
Mon 1/12
13:55-20:15
1 stop5h 20m
$533
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Fri 28/11
11:10-16:50
1 stop6h 40m
Mackay
Tue 2/12
13:55-20:15
1 stop5h 20m
$537
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Tue 25/11
17:10-21:35
1 stop5h 25m
Mackay
Wed 26/11
08:20-14:15
1 stop4h 55m
$537
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
16:15-20:35
1 stop5h 20m
$208
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Mon 15/12
16:10-07:40
1 stop16h 30m
$241
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Fri 28/11
06:00-10:40
1 stop5h 40m
$255
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Mackay
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Mackay is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $131). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 MEL to MKY?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 14 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Mackay at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Mackay?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Mackay flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 14 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Mackay, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Mackay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay from Melbourne?
Mackay (MKY), located 3.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Mackay. 3 airlines have flights to Mackay from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Mackay should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Mackay?
Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne to Mackay in just under 6h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1880 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip from $222. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $428, and Qantas Airways, from $581. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Mackay?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Mackay?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $131). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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.
Explore flights to Mackay departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 November 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Mackay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
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