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Cheap flights from Mackay to Melbourne from $211

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKY — MEL
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 February 2026.

Tue 4/806:20
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop7h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 6/809:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop12h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/2$486
Tue 24/206:30
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/206:05
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$488
Fri 19/617:30
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Sun 28/612:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$500
Thu 26/217:35
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Sun 1/307:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 9/2$533
Wed 18/208:20
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/217:30
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$540
Wed 25/221:15
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/313:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$542
Thu 19/213:55
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Tue 24/206:00
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$556
Wed 18/205:55
MKY
-
MEL
1 stop4h 20m
Virgin Australia
Tue 24/217:10
MEL
-
MKY
1 stop5h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$558

Find flight deals from Mackay to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$486

One-way from

$211

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$562
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/8-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 40m total
  • Mackay to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Mackay to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 4/8

06:20-13:20

1 stop7h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

09:10-21:50

1 stop12h 40m

$486

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 24/2

06:30-12:15

1 stop4h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

06:05-20:35

1 stop15h 30m

$488

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Fri 19/6

17:30-22:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

12:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

$500

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Thu 26/2

17:35-23:15

1 stop4h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

07:10-10:40

1 stop4h 30m

$533

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 25/2

21:15-00:20

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

13:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

$542

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Sat 20/6

08:25-16:20

1 stop7h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

12:10-16:50

1 stop4h 40m

$569

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 17/3

21:15-09:20

1 stop11h 05m

$211

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 25/2

21:15-00:20

1 stop26h 05m

$215

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Thu 26/3

21:15-00:20

1 stop26h 05m

$223

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 25/2

21:15-12:35

2 stops14h 20m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mackay to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mackay to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Mackay to Melbourne is 64 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 Mackay to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne (average of $157). Flying from Mackay to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 12 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
438 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
519 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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 Mackay to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Mackay to Melbourne, you will be flying from Mackay. Mackay (MKY) is just 3.3 km from the centre of the city. Mackay is the only Mackay airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Mackay on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Mackay to Melbourne in about 7h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1880 km.

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

    Jetstar, at $176, was found to be the cheapest airline from Mackay to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Jetstar is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne (average of $157). Flying from Mackay to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 3 airlines flying from Mackay to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mackay to Melbourne. 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 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$176Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$341Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$406Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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