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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay from $253

MEL — MKY
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mackay

Thu 8/1011:45 -
1 stop9h 05m
Mon 12/1020:25 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 30/8$413
Fri 23/1006:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Mon 26/1013:45 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 3/9$481
Sat 3/1010:15 -
1 stop9h 25m
Fri 9/1020:15 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 3/9$493
Sat 17/1007:10 -
1 stop4h 30m
Sat 24/1006:20 -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 3/9$515
Thu 1/1008:10 -
1 stop4h 55m
Thu 8/1018:30 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 3/9$527
Mon 5/1022:05 -
1 stop22h 45m
Mon 19/1020:15 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 3/9$544
Thu 1/1021:05 -
1 stop10h 40m
Thu 8/1020:25 -
2 stops12h 25m
Deal found 3/9$559
Thu 31/1207:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 4/118:35 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 1/9$579

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay

Round-trip from

$413

One-way from

$253

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$532
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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16/12-31/12
  • 16/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

09:10-13:05

1 stop4h 55m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

15:10-21:50

1 stop6h 40m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

17:10-21:35

1 stop5h 25m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$274
Fastest return journey

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$298

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

09:30-19:40

2 stops10h 10m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

06:00-16:45

2 stops11h 45m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$477

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

10:15-19:40

1 stop9h 25m

Mackay

Fri 9/10

20:15-15:20

1 stop18h 05m

$493

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

14:25-19:50

2 stops6h 25m

Mackay

Mon 12/10

20:25-10:55

1 stop13h 30m

$511

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

21:05-07:45

1 stop10h 40m

Mackay

Thu 8/10

20:25-09:50

2 stops12h 25m

$559

MelbourneMackay

MEL Melbourne - MKY Mackay

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

07:10-21:35

1 stop15h 25m

Mackay

Mon 4/1

18:35-09:25

1 stop13h 50m

$579

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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?

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 $466). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in May is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Mackay flights typically cost between $498 and $615 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $413 on Jetstar (8 Oct–12 Oct).

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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

  • 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 6h 25m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $511. 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 $177, 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 $154. Users have also found prices from $226 and $353 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 $466). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Mackay in May is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Mackay
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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$177Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$392Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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