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$266 Find Cheap Flights from Mackay to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Mackay to Melbourne departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Mackay to Melbourne (MKY-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Mackay to Melbourne 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Mackay to Melbourne

Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
08:20 - 17:15MKY-MEL
7h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:10 - 21:45MEL-MKY
6h 35m1 stop
$506Virgin Australia
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
08:20 - 15:15MKY-MEL
5h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
07:10 - 10:40MEL-MKY
4h 30m1 stop
$534Virgin Australia
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Thu, 30 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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21:15 - 10:35MKY-MEL
12h 20m2 stops
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16:15 - 20:35MEL-MKY
5h 20m1 stop
Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 09:55MKY-MEL
11h 40m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 20:35MEL-MKY
24h 30m3 stops
$734Jetstar
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Jetstar Logo
21:15 - 19:40MKY-MEL
21h 25m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 20:35MEL-MKY
15h 35m2 stops
$762Jetstar
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Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
13:20 - 21:15MKY-MEL
6h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 09:55MEL-MKY
4h 55m1 stop
$794Qantas Airways
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Sat, 27 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 14:45MKY-MEL
8h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 17:20MEL-MKY
9h 00m1 stop
$831Qantas Airways
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Sun, 28 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
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17:35 - 08:25MKY-MEL
14h 50m2 stops
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07:10 - 16:55MEL-MKY
9h 45m1 stop
Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 21:30MKY-MEL
24h 30m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 08:00MEL-MKY
38h 10m2 stops
$2,121Air New Zealand
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Tue, 23 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 07:55MKY-MEL
34h 55m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 14:35MEL-MKY
20h 40m2 stops
$2,424Air New Zealand
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Virgin Australia
Cheapest • from $506 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 6% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$506
Overall average: $591
Virgin Australia
Wed 24/12Tue 6/1
MKY - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$266
Typical prices: $278-468
Virgin Australia
Wed 15/10
MKY - MEL • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Mackay to Melbourne flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mackay to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Mackay to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, 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 from Mackay to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $498 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $591 and $546 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, 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 on the flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Mackay to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mackay to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Mackay to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport was $177 for a one-way ticket and $337 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Mackay to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Mackay you will be using Mackay. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mackay to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mackay to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Mackay and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Mackay to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mackay to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $531 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $822 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 from Mackay to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from 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 from Mackay to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 Melbourne from Mackay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Mackay to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mackay to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Mackay to Melbourne? 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
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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!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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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.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

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.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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