MEL - MKY

$282 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Mackay – Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$455
Typical prices: $453-$531
Jetstar
Tue 11/8Mon 17/8
MEL - MKY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$282
Typical prices: $248-$324
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/8
MEL - MKY • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $455 (return)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Mackay. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Mackay (MEL-MKY)

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

Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:05 - 19:40
MEL
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MKY
13h 35m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:15 - 09:35
MKY
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MEL
13h 20m
1 stop
$455Jetstar
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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21:05 - 07:45
MEL
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MKY
10h 40m
1 stop
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18:30 - 23:45
MKY
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MEL
5h 15m
1 stop
$464Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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15:10 - 19:40
MEL
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MKY
5h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 09:30
MKY
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MEL
12h 15m
1 stop
$468Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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16:10 - 21:50
MEL
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MKY
5h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 09:35
MKY
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MEL
13h 20m
1 stop
$470Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
07:10 - 10:40
MEL
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MKY
4h 30m
1 stop
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06:20 - 13:20
MKY
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MEL
6h 00m
1 stop
$474Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
07:10 - 13:05
MEL
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MKY
5h 55m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:25 - 16:20
MKY
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MEL
4h 55m
1 stop
$487Virgin Australia
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 07:45
MEL
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MKY
10h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 19:20
MKY
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MEL
5h 35m
1 stop
$491Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 10:40
MEL
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MKY
4h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:30 - 23:20
MKY
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MEL
4h 50m
1 stop
$495Virgin Australia
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
16:10 - 21:35
MEL
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MKY
6h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:35 - 10:15
MKY
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MEL
14h 40m
1 stop
$510Virgin Australia
Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
07:10 - 13:05
MEL
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MKY
5h 55m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:20 - 12:20
MKY
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MEL
6h 00m
1 stop
$521Virgin Australia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Mackay flights

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

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Mackay from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $482 and $548 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $455 on Jetstar (11 Aug–17 Aug).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 from Melbourne Airport to Mackay is January, where tickets cost $480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $583 and $558 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$282
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Mackay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Mackay flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Mackay was $282 for a one-way ticket and $455 for a return.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Mackay are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $528 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $399 and an overall rating of 6.5.

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

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

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

    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 Mackay with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay. 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 Melbourne 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 464 reviews
8.2Crew
6.4Food
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

10.0 ExcellentAndrea, July 2026
MEL - OOL
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

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!

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

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

On time, lovely crew, economy-X seating worth the $ for the legroom. In flight entertainment not working, but I wasn’t going to use it anyway. Never had a bad Virgin experience.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

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

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

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

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

It’s only a moment away until they ask you to stand on the scale and charge you a fee for how heavy you weigh.

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