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$115 Find Cheap Flights to Mackay

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Mackay, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$172
Overall average: $248
Jetstar
Wed 11/2Sun 22/2
BNE - MKY • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$175
Typical prices: $175-$299
Jetstar
Sat 24/1Wed 28/1
BNE - MKY • Direct
Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Most flights • 72 per week
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights to Mackay

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Mackay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Mackay

Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 20:35
BNE
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MKY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MKY
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BNE
1h 25mdirect
$172Jetstar
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 20:35
BNE
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MKY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MKY
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BNE
1h 25mdirect
$175Jetstar
Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 20:35
BNE
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MKY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MKY
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BNE
1h 25mdirect
$178Jetstar
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 20:35
BNE
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MKY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MKY
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BNE
1h 25mdirect
$180Jetstar
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 10:50
BNE
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MKY
1h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MKY
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BNE
1h 25mdirect
$192Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 10:40
BNE
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MKY
1h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MKY
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BNE
1h 25mdirect
$198Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 10:40
SYD
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MKY
3h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:25 - 20:40
MKY
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SYD
4h 15m1 stop
$420Virgin Australia
Thu, 18 Dec - Mon, 22 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
07:30 - 10:40
SYD
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MKY
4h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:35 - 22:25
MKY
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SYD
3h 50m1 stop
$425Virgin Australia
Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 09:55
NTL
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MKY
4h 10m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 16:15
MKY
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NTL
21h 35m2 stops
$649Qantas Airways
Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 17:10
NTL
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MKY
11h 25m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 10:05
MKY
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NTL
15h 25m2 stops
$730Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mackay

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Mackay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Mackay?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Mackay from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Mackay costs $249. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $95 and departed from Brisbane. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Brisbane to Mackay which costs $283 on average, and Townsville to Mackay, which costs $476 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Mackay?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Mackay is April, where tickets cost $501 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $628 and $540 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $386.

What is a good deal for flights to Mackay?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Mackay, 25% of our users found tickets to Mackay for the following prices or less: From Brisbane $151 one-way - $182 return, from Rockhampton $226 one-way - $240 return, from Townsville $262 one-way - $441 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Mackay Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to Mackay

When to book flights to Mackay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mackay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Mackay based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Mackay flights

  • How far is Mackay Airport from central Mackay?

    You’ll need to travel 3 km to reach the Mackay city centre from Mackay Airport.

  • What is the name of Mackay’s airport?

    All flights to Mackay land at Mackay Airport. The airport code is MKY,and it can also be referred to as Mackay.

  • How much is a flight to Mackay?

    On average, a flight to Mackay costs $249. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $95 and departed from Brisbane Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Mackay?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mackay is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $425. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $480 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Mackay?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Mackay.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Mackay?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mackay is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Mackay?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Mackay with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Mackay?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mackay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $472 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mackay is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $511.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mackay

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Mackay? 25% of our users found return tickets to Mackay for the following prices or less: From Brisbane $167, from Rockhampton $233, from Townsville $352
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Mackay flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Mackay

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Mackay. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Mackay. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Mackay? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 426 reviews
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

2.0 MediocreStephen, Dec 2025
PER - SYD
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They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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Flights with popular airlines flying to Mackay

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Mackay according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.