Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay from $263
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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Mackay are usually found in March or April, 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 6 November 2025.
Wed 26/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 8/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$411
Mon 1/1216:15MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 20mJetstar
Mon 8/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$416
Tue 18/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Sat 22/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$433
Fri 21/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/1106:30MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$436
Wed 26/1117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/1113:55MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$457
Thu 13/1111:10MEL - MKY
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1113:55MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$477
Wed 19/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Wed 26/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop25h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$482
Tue 2/1206:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:25MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$497
Thu 20/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 24/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$508
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 6 November 2025.
Wed 26/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 8/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$411
Wed 26/1117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/1113:55MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$457
Tue 2/1206:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:25MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$497
Tue 18/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Sat 22/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$433
Thu 15/115:10MEL - MKY
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$519
Tue 18/1115:10MEL - MKY
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/1117:35MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$521
Wed 19/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Wed 26/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop25h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$482
Thu 15/117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/108:20MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/11$522
Thu 20/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 24/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$508
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1111:10MEL - MKY
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 17/1113:55MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$477
Tue 18/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Sat 22/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$433
Wed 19/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Wed 26/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop25h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$482
Thu 20/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 24/1121:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$508
Fri 21/1106:00MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 25/1106:30MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$436
Wed 26/1106:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mJetstar
Mon 8/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$411
Wed 26/1117:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/1113:55MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$457
Mon 1/1216:15MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 20mJetstar
Mon 8/1221:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/11$416
Tue 2/1206:05MEL - MKY
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1211:25MKY - MEL
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$497
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 6 November 2025.
Sat 24/121:05MEL - MKY
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$263
Thu 2/411:10MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$268
Sat 4/407:30MEL - MKY
2 stops15h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 5/11$365
Sat 24/106:00MEL - MKY
2 stops12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$408
Mon 29/1217:45MEL - MKY
1 stop5h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$519
Mon 29/1212:30MEL - MKY
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$713
Mon 29/1206:00MEL - MKY
2 stops15h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$835
Sat 4/418:25MEL - MKY
3 stops20h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,103
Cheap 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 6 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 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay that are best for you.
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MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Wed 26/11
06:05-20:35
1 stop15h 30m
Mackay
Mon 8/12
21:15-09:20
1 stop11h 05m
$411
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Tue 18/11
06:05-20:35
1 stop15h 30m
Mackay
Sat 22/11
21:15-09:20
1 stop11h 05m
$433
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Wed 26/11
17:10-21:35
1 stop5h 25m
Mackay
Thu 27/11
13:55-20:45
1 stop5h 50m
$457
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Wed 19/11
06:05-20:35
1 stop15h 30m
Mackay
Wed 26/11
21:15-00:10
1 stop25h 55m
$482
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
06:05-20:35
1 stop15h 30m
Mackay
Tue 9/12
11:25-17:15
1 stop4h 50m
$497
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Thu 20/11
06:05-20:35
1 stop15h 30m
Mackay
Mon 24/11
21:15-09:20
1 stop11h 05m
$508
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
15:10-21:45
1 stop7h 35m
Mackay
Fri 30/1
21:15-11:35
1 stop13h 20m
$519
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Tue 18/11
15:10-21:35
1 stop7h 25m
Mackay
Fri 21/11
17:35-23:15
1 stop4h 40m
$521
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
17:10-21:45
1 stop5h 35m
Mackay
Fri 30/1
08:20-16:15
1 stop6h 55m
$522
MelbourneMackay
MEL - MKY
MELMKY
Melbourne
Sat 24/1
21:05-14:45
1 stop18h 40m
$263
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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 31 October 2025.
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 $136). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 6 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 82% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 6 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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.
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Related info for your journey
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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. 3 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 5h 25m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $457. 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 $224, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Mackay.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 $136). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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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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 6 November 2025.
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