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Cheap flights from Mackay to Melbourne from $201

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKY — MEL
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 11 August 2026.

Thu 3/920:15 -
1 stop27h 30m
Tue 8/910:15 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 10/8$445
Sun 13/920:15 -
1 stop12h 40m
Wed 16/909:35 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 8/8$455
Tue 1/920:15 -
1 stop13h 20m
Mon 7/921:05 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 6/8$456
Mon 7/906:20 -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 9/921:05 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 10/8$470
Tue 8/906:20 -
1 stop5h 10m
Tue 15/921:05 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 11/8$494
Sun 6/920:15 -
1 stop13h 20m
Fri 25/912:10 -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 7/8$498
Fri 4/920:15 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sun 6/908:50 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 9/8$507
Fri 25/918:30 -
1 stop5h 25m
Fri 2/1015:10 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 11/8$538
Thu 3/913:45 -
2 stops8h 50m
Tue 8/910:15 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 10/8$541
Wed 21/1013:45 -
1 stop4h 35m
Wed 28/1017:10 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 7/8$547
Wed 14/1018:30 -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 18/1007:10 -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 7/8$548

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$445

One-way from

$201

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$540
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Mackay to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • Mackay to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Thu 3/9

20:15-23:45

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

10:15-19:40

1 stop9h 25m

$445

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Sun 13/9

20:15-08:55

1 stop12h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

09:35-19:40

1 stop10h 05m

$455

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 1/9

20:15-09:35

1 stop13h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

21:05-19:40

1 stop22h 35m

$456
Fastest return journey

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 14/10

18:30-00:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

07:10-10:40

1 stop4h 30m

$548

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 14/10

18:30-00:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

06:15-10:40

1 stop5h 25m

$548

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Wed 7/10

18:30-00:20

1 stop4h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

07:10-10:40

1 stop4h 30m

$548

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 8/9

06:20-11:20

1 stop5h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$548

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Tue 1/9

20:15-09:35

1 stop13h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

13:00-19:40

2 stops6h 40m

$572

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Thu 24/9

18:30-23:55

1 stop5h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

07:10-13:05

1 stop5h 55m

$585

MackayMelbourne

MKY Mackay - MEL Melbourne

MKYMEL

Mackay

Fri 4/9

06:20-12:00

1 stop5h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

07:10-13:05

1 stop5h 55m

$595

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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne (average of $476). Flying from Mackay to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Mackay to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Mackay to Melbourne flights typically cost between $500 and $561 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $445 on Jetstar (3 Sept–8 Sept).

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

The best time to book flights from Mackay to Melbourne is 43 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.

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 11 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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
470 reviews
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Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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
470 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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
566 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Mackay on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay to Melbourne in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1880 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Jetstar, at $167, was found to be the cheapest airline from Mackay to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Jetstar is 68% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne (average of $476). Flying from Mackay to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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 Mackay to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 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 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$167Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$412Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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