How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay can take about 7h 25m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $549. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Mackay is about 1880 km.

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 66% 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 $159. Users have also found prices from $240 and $365 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay as you normally would.

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.

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.

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

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Deal found 4/10$549

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Round-trip from	$549
One-way from	$259
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$547

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15:10-21:35

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12:10-17:50

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

Booking 60 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay (average of $481). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in May is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Mackay flights typically cost between $530 and $565 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $549 on Virgin Australia (18 Nov–25 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

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.

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7.6

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Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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7.6

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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

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Virgin Australia

7.6

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479 reviews

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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

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 7h 25m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $549. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Mackay is about 1880 km.
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 66% 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 $159. Users have also found prices from $240 and $365 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay (average of $481). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in May is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

Booking 60 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Mackay flights typically cost between $530 and $565 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $549 on Virgin Australia (18 Nov–25 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

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.

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Melbourne Airport to Mackay flights typically cost between $530 and $565 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $549 on Virgin Australia (18 Nov–25 Nov).