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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Mackay
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The best prices from Melbourne to Mackay are usually found in May or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)
All the information you need to plan the best MEL to MKY flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Mackay flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Mackay.
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MEL - MKY Price
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$396 - $520
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MKY Temperature
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21 - 30 °C
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MKY Precipitation
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15 - 287 mm
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Popular in June High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop |
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Round-trip from $396 From Melbourne to Mackay |
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One-way from $311 One-way flight from Melbourne to Mackay |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mackay are generally found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Mackay.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?
To save up to 18% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne Airport to Mackay from $509 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $509 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?
The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Mackay from Melbourne Airport average $462. You can even find prices in May for less than $462, as users have found deals to Mackay from as low as $340. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Mackay from Melbourne Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 12%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Mackay (MEL - MKY)?
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Mackay at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
Melbourne to Mackay 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Mackay from Melbourne found for this year
7 Nov - 11 Nov
$479pp
MEL
Melbourne
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
MKY
Mackay
MKY
Mackay
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
MEL
Melbourne
7 Nov - 11 Nov
$480pp
MEL
Melbourne
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
MKY
Mackay
MKY
Mackay
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
MEL
Melbourne
One-way flights to Mackay from Melbourne
The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Mackay
04:15 - 11:45
Virgin Australia
2 stops
8h 30m
MEL - MKY
$311
Jettzy
02:00 - 12:20
Multiple Airlines
3 stops
11h 20m
MEL - MKY
$565
Gotogate
15:45 - 06:05
Qantas Airways
2 stops
15h 20m
MEL - MKY
$893
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> to <span class="emphasized">Mackay</span> flights.
Alternative routes for Melbourne to Mackay
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Melbourne to Bundaberg
from $608 pp
Destination information for Mackay
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Mackay.
Average temperature for September in Mackay
25.0 °C
Avg rainfall for September in Mackay
15.0 mm
Airports servicing Mackay
Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Melbourne to Mackay choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | COVID-19 safety | |
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$240 | $302 | No cancel fee | 74% | ||
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$260 | $353 | No cancel fee | 80% | ||
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$344 | $421 | No cancel fee | 74% |