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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay from $253

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 February 2026.

Thu 19/206:05
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop15h 30m
Jetstar
Sun 22/221:15
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop11h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$446
Thu 19/306:05
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop15h 30m
Jetstar
Thu 26/321:15
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop11h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$468
Wed 18/206:05
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop15h 30m
Jetstar
Thu 26/221:15
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop11h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$505
Thu 19/213:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Thu 26/211:25
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop6h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/2$527
Wed 8/407:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop6h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 14/417:30
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 31/1$530
Fri 27/209:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 6/314:05
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$534
Fri 19/606:05
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop13h 25m
Jetstar
Fri 3/721:15
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop14h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$540
Wed 25/206:05
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:20
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$545
Mon 22/612:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Thu 2/713:55
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$551
Tue 16/617:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Wed 1/706:20
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$553
Mon 16/217:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Fri 20/214:05
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 31/1$564

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$446

One-way from

$253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$499
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 February 2026.
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MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

06:05-20:35

1 stop15h 30m

Mackay

Sun 22/2

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$446

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

06:05-20:35

1 stop15h 30m

Mackay

Thu 26/3

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$468

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:05-20:35

1 stop15h 30m

Mackay

Thu 26/2

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$505

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Thu 26/2

11:25-19:15

1 stop6h 50m

$527

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

07:10-13:15

1 stop6h 05m

Mackay

Tue 14/4

17:30-23:50

1 stop6h 20m

$530

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

09:10-13:05

1 stop4h 55m

Mackay

Fri 6/3

14:05-20:45

1 stop5h 40m

$534

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

06:05-19:30

1 stop13h 25m

Mackay

Fri 3/7

21:15-11:25

1 stop14h 10m

$540

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

06:05-20:35

1 stop15h 30m

Mackay

Wed 4/3

08:20-15:15

1 stop5h 55m

$545

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

12:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Thu 2/7

13:55-18:20

1 stop4h 25m

$551

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

12:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Sat 4/7

08:25-13:20

1 stop4h 55m

$551

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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 Airport to Mackay

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 30 January 2026.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay (average of $125). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 3 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Mackay to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

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
433 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

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
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

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

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Mackay, you will be flying into Mackay. Mackay (MKY) is just 3.3 km from the centre vof the city. Mackay is the only Mackay airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Mackay from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay can take about 4h 40m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $527. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Mackay is about 1880 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Jetstar, at $183, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Mackay. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Jetstar is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $160. Users have also found prices from $232 and $345 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to Mackay?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay (average of $125). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Mackay on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay

Discover the top 2 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 3 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$183Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$405Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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