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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Mackay

MEL — MKY
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$555
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mackay from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Mackay

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Mackay is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $483). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in May is currently the most expensive (average of $590). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Mackay, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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
479 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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
574 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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?

    Mackay (MKY), located 3.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Mackay. 2 airlines have flights to Mackay from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Mackay should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip from $183. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Mackay one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Mackay for a low price.

  • 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 to Mackay?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $483). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in May is currently the most expensive (average of $590). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$183Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$382Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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