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Cheap flights from Mackay to South Island

MKY — CHC
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 8 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Mackay to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

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
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

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

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

    Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay (MKY) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Island from Mackay.

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Mackay to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Mackay to South Island. 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 8 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$646Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$666Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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