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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Mackay from $276

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$394

One-way from

$276

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$501
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 January 2026.

Tue 27/106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Fri 30/121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$394
Tue 20/106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Fri 23/121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop26h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$439
Fri 23/113:10MEL - MKY
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 26/117:35MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$492
Mon 12/116:10MEL - MKY
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/115:25MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$525
Fri 20/214:05MEL - MKY
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Fri 27/221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$543
Wed 28/109:10MEL - MKY
1 stop8h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 1/213:55MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/1$545
Tue 2/614:10MEL - MKY
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/613:55MKY - MEL
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/1$604

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Mackay

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

06:05-20:35

1 stop15h 30m

Mackay

Wed 28/1

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$370

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Mon 26/1

17:35-23:15

1 stop4h 40m

$492

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

06:30-20:35

2 stops15h 05m

Mackay

Fri 30/1

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$530

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

22:00-10:40

1 stop13h 40m

Mackay

Wed 28/1

05:55-14:50

2 stops7h 55m

$546

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

06:50-21:35

1 stop15h 45m

Mackay

Sun 1/2

13:55-23:15

1 stop8h 20m

$548

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

16:10-21:50

1 stop5h 40m

Mackay

Thu 4/6

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

$601

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

06:00-12:35

2 stops7h 35m

Mackay

Mon 26/1

08:45-15:40

1 stop5h 55m

$842

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

06:00-10:40

1 stop5h 40m

$276

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

06:00-16:00

2 stops11h 00m

$354

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

06:15-16:45

3 stops11h 30m

$1,188

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Deals found on 6/1

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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 2 January 2026.

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 $128). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 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 9 January 2026.
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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
500 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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 4h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 50m. 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 $192. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $413, and Qantas Airways, from $568. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Mackay one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $166. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Mackay for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay.

  • 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 $128). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay

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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$195Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$418Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$568Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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