How long is the flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne to Mackay in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1880 km. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip from $219. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $426, and Qantas Airways, from $574. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mackay ranges from 10.0 - 310.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 310.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Mackay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mackay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Mackay?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Mackay, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Mackay?

Flights from Melbourne to Mackay are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Mackay.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

To save up to 25% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Mackay from $535 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $535 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Mackay?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Mackay from Melbourne average $538. You can even find prices in March for less than $538, as users have found deals to Mackay from as low as $422. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Mackay from Melbourne. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 17%.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$490
One-way from	$195
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$579

Virgin Australia
8/10-14/10
2 total stops
20h 00m total
Melbourne to Mackay

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Jetstar
15/10
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15h 25m total
Melbourne to Mackay

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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 12 September 2025.

Sat 11/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Sat 18/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$380

Sat 11/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$382

Wed 15/1006:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$395

Tue 14/1006:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$401

Sat 11/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Sun 19/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$403

Wed 15/1006:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mJetstar

Sun 19/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$419

Fri 10/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$428

Sat 11/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Fri 17/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$440

Fri 10/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Sun 19/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$452

Thu 9/1016:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$454

Tue 14/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$469

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 12 September 2025.

Wed 8/1006:10MEL - MKY

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$490

Thu 25/911:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/906:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$510

Fri 3/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$513

Sun 26/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 2/1113:55MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$531

Thu 2/1008:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 6/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$534

Thu 15/107:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/121:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$535

Thu 15/114:10MEL - MKY

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Fri 30/117:35MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$541

Sun 19/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Sun 19/1013:55MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$546

Sun 5/1020:50MEL - MKY

1 stop12h 00mVirgin Australia

Sun 12/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$572

Wed 8/1011:10MEL - MKY

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1016:45MKY - MEL

2 stops19h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$614

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 25/911:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/906:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$510

Thu 2/1008:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 6/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$534

Fri 3/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$513

Sun 5/1020:50MEL - MKY

1 stop12h 00mVirgin Australia

Sun 12/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$572

Wed 8/1006:10MEL - MKY

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$490

Wed 8/1011:10MEL - MKY

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1016:45MKY - MEL

2 stops19h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$614

Sun 19/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Sun 19/1013:55MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$546

Sun 26/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 2/1113:55MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$531

Thu 30/1006:40MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1106:30MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$504

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 12 September 2025.

Wed 15/1006:10MEL - MKY

1 stop15h 25mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$195

Sat 15/1116:15MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 20mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$225

Thu 25/910:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$252

Fri 9/112:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$267

Sun 19/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$279

Mon 15/1222:50MEL - MKY

1 stop23h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$315

Fri 9/106:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$330

Sat 15/1106:00MEL - MKY

2 stops5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$342

Sat 27/906:00MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$375

Thu 25/907:00MEL - MKY

2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$398

Sun 19/1020:45MEL - MKY

2 stops24h 50mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$469

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MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

06:10-20:35

1 stop15h 25m

Mackay

Tue 14/10

06:45-12:20

1 stop4h 35m

$490

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

11:10-16:55

1 stop5h 45m

Mackay

Mon 29/9

06:20-11:20

1 stop5h 00m

$510

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

16:10-21:30

1 stop5h 20m

Mackay

Fri 10/10

21:15-09:55

1 stop11h 40m

$513

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

07:10-10:40

1 stop4h 30m

Mackay

Sun 2/11

13:55-22:15

1 stop7h 20m

$531

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

08:10-13:25

1 stop5h 15m

Mackay

Mon 6/10

06:45-12:20

1 stop4h 35m

$534

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

07:10-10:40

1 stop4h 30m

Mackay

Fri 30/1

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$535

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

14:10-21:45

1 stop8h 35m

Mackay

Fri 30/1

17:35-23:15

1 stop4h 40m

$541

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

07:10-10:50

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Sun 19/10

13:55-21:15

1 stop6h 20m

$546

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

20:50-07:50

1 stop12h 00m

Mackay

Sun 12/10

06:45-15:20

1 stop7h 35m

$572

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

11:10-21:30

1 stop11h 20m

Mackay

Tue 14/10

16:45-13:05

2 stops19h 20m

$614

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Mackay in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Mackay?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Mackay flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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

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

416 reviews

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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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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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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.

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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?
Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne to Mackay in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1880 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip from $219. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $426, and Qantas Airways, from $574. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$219	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$426	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$574	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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