How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay can take about 4h 30m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $473. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Mackay is about 1880 km. Find deals

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. 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 Airport to Mackay?

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

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.

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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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 23 October 2025.

Fri 21/1106:00MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Tue 25/1106:30MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$450

Thu 13/1108:10MEL - MKY

1 stop14h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 17/1113:55MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$468

Mon 3/1115:10MEL - MKY

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 10/1108:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 22/10$519

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Sun 2/1105:25MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$531

Wed 24/1207:10MEL - MKY

1 stop15h 35mVirgin Australia

Wed 31/1206:30MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$544

Mon 3/1115:00MEL - MKY

2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1121:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$587

Wed 17/1216:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 20/1206:30MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$590

Sat 6/1213:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1221:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$624

Fri 31/1007:00MEL - MKY

2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1117:35MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$644

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Mon 19/107:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Sat 24/106:30MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/10$473

Sun 7/1213:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1221:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$521

Thu 15/116:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Fri 30/108:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 22/10$508

Mon 19/122:50MEL - MKY

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/121:15MKY - MEL

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$576

Thu 13/1111:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia

Mon 17/1108:20MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 22/10$533

Mon 3/1115:00MEL - MKY

2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1121:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$587

Wed 24/1207:10MEL - MKY

1 stop15h 35mVirgin Australia

Wed 31/1206:30MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$544

Wed 17/1216:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sat 20/1206:30MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$590

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay. Data last updated 23 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 27/1020:50MEL - MKY

1 stop11h 50mVirgin Australia

Thu 30/1017:35MKY - MEL

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 22/10$705

Fri 31/1006:00MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Sun 2/1105:25MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$531

Fri 31/1007:00MEL - MKY

2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1117:35MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$644

Mon 3/1115:10MEL - MKY

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 10/1108:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 22/10$519

Mon 3/1115:00MEL - MKY

2 stops6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1121:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$587

Thu 13/1108:10MEL - MKY

1 stop14h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 17/1113:55MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$468

Fri 21/1106:00MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Tue 25/1106:30MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$450

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 23 October 2025.

Thu 27/1122:00MEL - MKY

1 stop23h 35mJetstar

Deal found 21/10$200

Fri 5/1217:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$237

Thu 27/1106:00MEL - MKY

2 stops5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/10$313

Fri 5/1214:00MEL - MKY

2 stops7h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$337

Mon 29/1215:50MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$447

Fri 5/1213:40MEL - MKY

2 stops7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 21/10$568

Thu 27/1118:30MEL - MKY

3 stops23h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,040

Fri 5/1218:50MEL - MKY

3 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,301

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay

Round-trip from	$450
One-way from	$200
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$556

Virgin Australia
21/11-25/11
2 total stops
12h 25m total
Melbourne to Mackay

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Jetstar
27/11
1 total stop
23h 35m total
Melbourne to Mackay

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 19/1

07:10-10:40

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Sat 24/1

06:30-13:15

1 stop5h 45m

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MEL - MKY

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Thu 15/1

16:10-21:45

1 stop6h 35m

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Fri 30/1

08:20-15:15

1 stop5h 55m

$508

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MEL - MKY

MELMKY

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Sun 7/12

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Sun 14/12

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$521

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MEL - MKY

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Thu 13/11

11:10-16:50

1 stop6h 40m

Mackay

Mon 17/11

08:20-14:15

1 stop4h 55m

$533

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

07:10-21:45

1 stop15h 35m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

06:30-12:15

1 stop4h 45m

$544

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

22:50-07:40

1 stop9h 50m

Mackay

Sat 24/1

21:15-11:05

2 stops12h 50m

$576

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

15:00-20:35

2 stops6h 35m

Mackay

Mon 10/11

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$587

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

16:10-21:45

1 stop6h 35m

Mackay

Sat 20/12

06:30-15:15

1 stop7h 45m

$590

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

22:00-20:35

1 stop23h 35m

$200

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 5/12

16:50-21:35

1 stop5h 45m

$237

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

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?

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?

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

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.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

922 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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

476 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 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.

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. 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 4h 30m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $473. 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 $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 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 $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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Jetstar	Cheapest$224	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$434	Average$541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$586	Average$826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

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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