Which airports can I use when flying from Perth to Mackay?

Flights from Perth to Mackay usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Mackay (MKY).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Perth to Mackay?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Perth to Mackay.

Which airports do connecting flights from Perth to Mackay pass through?

Most connecting flights from Perth to Mackay pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Perth to Mackay?

On the Perth to Mackay route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $740 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $908 – a $168 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Mackay?

Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre is one of the most viewed places in Mackay on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Perth to Mackay?

A direct flight from Perth to Mackay takes 0h 00m, covering 5,624 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Perth to Mackay?

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Perth to Mackay changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $854 to $2,994. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Perth to Mackay looking right now?

One-way fares from Perth to Mackay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $611, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Perth and Mackay?

Mackay is 2 hours ahead of Perth (Eastern Australia Time vs Western Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Mackay Airport (MKY)?

Mackay Airport (MKY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Avis • Europcar • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Perth to Mackay flight?

Return flights from Perth to Mackay range from $759 to $957, with an average of $838 over the past 12 months. Anything below $759 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Mackay?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Mackay at $730 return. •April ($1,023) and September ($934) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Perth to Mackay?

Virgin Australia ($856) and Qantas Airways ($1,102) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Perth to Mackay according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Perth to Mackay?

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $878. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Perth to Mackay, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Brisbane (BNE) had the shortest average connection time for Perth to Mackay stopovers at 380 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

23:10 - 13:05PER Perth-MKY Mackay

11h 55m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 21:35MKY Mackay-PER Perth

12h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$854Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

22:40 - 07:45PER Perth-MKY Mackay

7h 05m1 stop Brisbane

06:20 - 12:55MKY Mackay-PER Perth

8h 35m1 stop Brisbane

$856Virgin Australia

Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

06:05 - 21:50PER Perth-MKY Mackay

13h 45m1 stop Brisbane

18:35 - 00:05MKY Mackay-PER Perth

7h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$884Virgin Australia

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

23:10 - 10:10PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 00m1 stop Brisbane

09:25 - 22:20MKY Mackay-PER Perth

14h 55m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$938Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

10:15 - 21:50PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

18:35 - 00:05MKY Mackay-PER Perth

7h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$985Virgin Australia

Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

23:05 - 19:50PER Perth-MKY Mackay

18h 45m1 stop Brisbane

06:20 - 12:55MKY Mackay-PER Perth

8h 35m1 stop Brisbane

$1,002Multiple Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

06:05 - 17:50PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 45m1 stop Brisbane

20:15 - 23:55MKY Mackay-PER Perth

29h 40m1 stop Brisbane

$1,093Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

23:10 - 10:10PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 00m1 stop Brisbane

13:00 - 23:55MKY Mackay-PER Perth

12h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$1,102Qantas Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

23:10 - 10:10PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 00m1 stop Brisbane

13:00 - 23:55MKY Mackay-PER Perth

12h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$1,109Qantas Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

23:10 - 10:10PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 00m1 stop Brisbane

13:00 - 23:55MKY Mackay-PER Perth

12h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$1,146Qantas Airways

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay?: Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Mackay? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Perth to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Mackay at $730 return.
•April ($1,023) and September ($934) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Perth to Mackay?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Perth to Mackay.
How long is a flight from Perth to Mackay?
A direct flight from Perth to Mackay takes 0h 00m, covering 5,624 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Perth to Mackay?
No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Perth to Mackay flight?
Return flights from Perth to Mackay range from $759 to $957, with an average of $838 over the past 12 months. Anything below $759 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Perth to Mackay changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $854 to $2,994. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Perth to Mackay looking right now?
One-way fares from Perth to Mackay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $611, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Mackay Airport (MKY)?
Mackay Airport (MKY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Europcar
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Perth to Mackay?
Flights from Perth to Mackay usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Mackay (MKY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Perth to Mackay pass through?
Most connecting flights from Perth to Mackay pass through Brisbane (BNE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Perth to Mackay?
On the Perth to Mackay route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $740 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $908 – a $168 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Perth and Mackay?
Mackay is 2 hours ahead of Perth (Eastern Australia Time vs Western Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Mackay?
Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre is one of the most viewed places in Mackay on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $740 – about $168 less than Sunday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Perth to Mackay trip for October. Fares historically average $730 return in that month – typically $293 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Mackay Airport.
- Ibis Mackay
- Mackay Rose Motel
- Ocean International

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