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Cheap flights from Newcastle to Mackay from $269

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NTL — MKY
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Newcastle to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newcastle to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 May 2026.

Mon 20/715:30
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Tue 28/706:20
MKY
-
NTL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/5$269
Tue 14/715:45
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/713:55
MKY
-
NTL
1 stop5h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$308
Fri 17/715:30
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Mon 20/706:20
MKY
-
NTL
1 stop12h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/5$420
Sun 21/615:30
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/620:15
MKY
-
NTL
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$483
Thu 30/706:00
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop8h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 1/806:00
MKY
-
NTL
1 stop7h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/5$495
Mon 20/715:30
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/709:25
MKY
-
NTL
2 stops11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$496
Fri 18/906:00
NTL
-
MKY
2 stops10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/906:20
MKY
-
NTL
1 stop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$530
Fri 17/714:30
NTL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 20/709:25
MKY
-
NTL
2 stops9h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$603

Find flight deals from Newcastle to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newcastle (NTL) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$374
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 40m total
  • Newcastle to Mackay
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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NewcastleMackay

NTL - MKY

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Mon 20/7

15:30-21:50

1 stop6h 20m

Mackay

Tue 28/7

06:20-10:40

1 stop4h 20m

$269

NewcastleMackay

NTL - MKY

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Fri 17/7

11:20-21:50

1 stop10h 30m

Mackay

Mon 20/7

13:55-19:00

1 stop5h 05m

$420

NewcastleMackay

NTL - MKY

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Tue 14/7

17:55-19:40

2 stops25h 45m

Mackay

Tue 28/7

11:25-14:50

1 stop3h 25m

$447

NewcastleMackay

NTL - MKY

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Thu 30/7

06:00-14:30

1 stop8h 30m

Mackay

Sat 1/8

06:00-13:50

1 stop7h 50m

$495

NewcastleMackay

NTL - MKY

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Fri 18/9

06:00-16:45

2 stops10h 45m

Mackay

Sat 19/9

06:20-10:40

1 stop4h 20m

$530

NewcastleMackay

NTL - MKY

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Fri 17/7

06:00-16:45

2 stops10h 45m

Mackay

Mon 20/7

10:35-18:55

1 stop8h 20m

$603

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Best time to book a flight from Newcastle to Mackay

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Mackay (average of $296). Flying from Newcastle to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mackay. Reviews last updated 25 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Newcastle to Mackay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
458 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
458 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
458 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
543 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
458 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newcastle to Mackay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Newcastle to Mackay?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle to Mackay in about 6h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Newcastle to Mackay is about 1318 km.

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

    Currently priced at $135, Jetstar will fly you from Newcastle to Mackay and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $321. Users have found that Jetstar is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newcastle to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newcastle to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newcastle to Mackay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newcastle to Mackay.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newcastle to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Mackay?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Mackay (average of $296). Flying from Newcastle to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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 Newcastle to Mackay

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newcastle to Mackay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$135Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$321Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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