How long is the flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

For as low as $531, Virgin Australia can have you in Melbourne Airport from Mackay in 6h 35m. The distance between Mackay and Melbourne Airport is about 1880 km. Find deals

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

According to our current data, Jetstar ($362), Virgin Australia ($421), and Qantas Airways ($423) offers the cheapest pricing from Mackay to Melbourne Airport. Users have found that Jetstar is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Mackay to Melbourne Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 10% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 20% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Mackay to Melbourne Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $522.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Melbourne Airport from Mackay average $537. You can even find prices in February for less than $537, as users have found deals to Melbourne Airport from as low as $446. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne Airport from Mackay. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 11%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to Melbourne?

Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Mackay. Booking flights from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne?

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

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mackay to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from	$492
One-way from	$241
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$567

Virgin Australia
10/10-25/10
2 total stops
16h 10m total
Mackay to Melbourne

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Jetstar
15/11
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11h 05m total
Mackay to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Fri 10/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$492

Fri 24/1016:45MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1017:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$529

Thu 23/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$531

Wed 17/906:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 20/912:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$532

Sun 28/1215:25MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 2/117:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$535

Fri 26/917:35MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/915:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$537

Wed 8/1017:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1006:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$541

Tue 23/1211:25MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Sun 28/1222:50MEL - MKY

1 stop12h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$553

Fri 10/1011:25MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 25/1006:00MEL - MKY

2 stops5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$593

Fri 24/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Fri 24/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$620

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Mackay to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Fri 10/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$492

Thu 23/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$531

Thu 23/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$531

Wed 8/1017:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1006:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$541

Sun 28/1215:25MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 2/117:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$535

Fri 26/917:35MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/915:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$537

Sat 27/906:20MKY - MEL

1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1006:00MEL - MKY

1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$537

Tue 23/1211:25MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Sun 28/1222:50MEL - MKY

1 stop12h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$553

Thu 5/313:55MKY - MEL

1 stop9h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 9/307:10MEL - MKY

1 stop10h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$570

Fri 10/1011:25MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 25/1006:00MEL - MKY

2 stops5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$593

Fri 24/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Fri 24/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$620

Last-minute flights from Mackay to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Melbourne. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/906:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 20/912:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$532

Fri 26/917:35MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/915:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$537

Sat 27/921:15MKY - MEL

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1015:05MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$692

Wed 8/1017:20MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1006:30MEL - MKY

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$541

Fri 10/1021:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1007:10MEL - MKY

1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$492

Fri 10/1011:25MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 25/1006:00MEL - MKY

2 stops5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$593

Thu 23/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Thu 23/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$531

Fri 24/1016:45MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 27/1017:10MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$529

Fri 24/1006:45MKY - MEL

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Fri 24/1016:10MEL - MKY

1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$620

Fri 24/1021:15MKY - MEL

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1016:15MEL - MKY

1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$671

One-way flights from Mackay to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Mackay to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sat 15/1121:15MKY - MEL

1 stop11h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$241

Wed 15/1008:30MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$265

Wed 1/1011:25MKY - MEL

1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$268

Mon 15/1217:35MKY - MEL

1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$270

Sat 27/1206:30MKY - MEL

1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$320

Sat 15/1106:30MKY - MEL

2 stops13h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$351

Thu 23/1014:05MKY - MEL

2 stops8h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$380

Fri 26/1215:25MKY - MEL

2 stops6h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/9$460

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Fri 10/10

21:15-09:55

1 stop11h 40m

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Sat 25/10

07:10-10:40

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MKY - MEL

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06:45-14:20

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16:10-21:35

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MKY - MEL

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Mackay

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06:45-14:20

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MKY - MEL

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15:25-21:15

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Melbourne

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17:10-21:45

1 stop5h 35m

$535

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Fri 26/9

17:35-23:20

1 stop5h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

15:10-21:30

1 stop6h 20m

$537

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Sat 27/9

06:20-13:20

1 stop7h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

06:00-13:25

1 stop7h 25m

$537

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 8/10

17:20-23:40

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Melbourne

Wed 15/10

06:30-20:35

2 stops15h 05m

$541

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 23/12

11:25-18:15

1 stop5h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

22:50-10:40

1 stop12h 50m

$553

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Thu 5/3

13:55-00:15

1 stop9h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

07:10-16:50

1 stop10h 40m

$570

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Fri 10/10

11:25-18:15

1 stop5h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

06:00-10:40

2 stops5h 40m

$593

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Mackay to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKY to MEL?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Mackay to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to Melbourne?
Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Mackay. Booking flights from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $531, Virgin Australia can have you in Melbourne Airport from Mackay in 6h 35m. The distance between Mackay and Melbourne Airport is about 1880 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mackay to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($362), Virgin Australia ($421), and Qantas Airways ($423) offers the cheapest pricing from Mackay to Melbourne Airport. Users have found that Jetstar is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mackay to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to Melbourne 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 Mackay to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Mackay to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$362	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$421	Average$533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$423	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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