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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Perth to Mackay: • Economy class • Business Class

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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Perth to Mackay. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $853 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,021, a difference of $169. 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 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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

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 $887 to $2,991. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $653, which is 24% 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 averaging $114 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Europcar • Hertz • Avis

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

Return flights from Perth to Mackay range from $835 to $1,013, with an average of $911 over the past 12 months. Anything below $835 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Perth to Mackay?

Return flights from Perth to Mackay typically range from $835 to $1,013. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $887 on Virgin Australia.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Mackay at $818 return. •October ($1,225) and September ($1,087) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Virgin Australia ($887) and Qantas Airways ($1,168) 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 $966. 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 6h 08m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

10:45 - 21:35PER Perth-MKY Mackay

8h 50m1 stop Brisbane

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

7h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$887Virgin Australia

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Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:00 - 17:50PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 50m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 20:10MKY Mackay-PER Perth

10h 45m1 stop Brisbane

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Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

06:00 - 21:35PER Perth-MKY Mackay

13h 35m1 stop Brisbane

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

12h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$997Virgin Australia

3+ days ago

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

10:10 - 21:35PER Perth-MKY Mackay

9h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

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

7h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$1,087Virgin Australia

3+ days ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

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

9h 00m1 stop Brisbane

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

12h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$1,168Qantas Airways

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Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

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

9h 00m1 stop Brisbane

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

12h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$1,213Qantas Airways

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Thu, 10 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

06:00 - 19:15PER Perth-MKY Mackay

11h 15m1 stop Brisbane

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

12h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$1,225Qantas Airways

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Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

06:00 - 19:15PER Perth-MKY Mackay

11h 15m1 stop Brisbane

13:00 - 22:10MKY Mackay-PER Perth

11h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$1,290Qantas Airways

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Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

23:10 - 17:00PER Perth-MKY Mackay

15h 50m2 stops Brisbane Rockhampton

17:55 - 19:30MKY Mackay-PER Perth

27h 35m2 stops Brisbane Adelaide

$1,583Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 17 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec

17:20 - 10:10PER Perth-MKY Mackay

14h 50m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane

13:00 - 22:20MKY Mackay-PER Perth

11h 20m1 stop Brisbane

$2,991Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Perth to Mackay? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Perth to Mackay departing in December.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Perth to Mackay. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.
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.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Mackay at $818 return.
•October ($1,225) and September ($1,087) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% 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?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Perth to Mackay:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Perth to Mackay?
A direct flight from Perth to Mackay takes 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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a Perth to Mackay flight?
Return flights from Perth to Mackay range from $835 to $1,013, with an average of $911 over the past 12 months. Anything below $835 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 $887 to $2,991. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $653, which is 24% 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 averaging $114 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Perth to Mackay?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Perth to Mackay. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $853 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,021, a difference of $169.

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 and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $853, about $169 less than Sunday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Perth to Mackay trip for February. Fares historically average $818 return in that month – typically $407 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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
• Miners Lodge Motor Inn

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