MEL - MKY Price
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$376 - $493
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MKY Temperature
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21 - 30 °C
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MKY Rainfall
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15 - 287 mm
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Popular in June High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise |
Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop |
Average price $442 Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
Round-trip from $376 From Melbourne to Mackay |
Users have found that flying from Melbourne to Mackay on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 24% on flights from Melbourne to Mackay compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $422. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $451.
Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Mackay from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $381 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $289. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Melbourne to Mackay by exploring options for tickets at midday.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Mackay for under $388. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $357, but on average you can expect to pay $770.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to Mackay that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
There are currently 12+ open flights from Melbourne to Mackay within the next 7 days for less than $518.
The Melbourne to Mackay flight path was viewed by 2,331 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
When travelling, we recommend packing in preparation to handle common weather conditions. The rainfall in Melbourne is typically less than Mackay. We can gather that this will continue over the next 11 days.
You can imagine temperatures to be in the 30 °C range in January. The weather in Mackay is generally hotter than Melbourne's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Mackay in 4h 25m. Fly via Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, or Jetstar to get the fastest option. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Currently priced at $358, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Mackay and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $456 and $508, respectively. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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.
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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% |
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