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Cheap flights from Mackay to Australia from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKY — SYD
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mackay to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$159

One-way from

$79

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Mackay to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Mackay to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Fri 9/521:15MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Sat 10/519:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$159
Thu 1/506:20MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/519:00BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$221
Thu 1/506:20MKY - BNE
Nonstop1h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 6/519:50BNE - MKY
Nonstop1h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$241
Fri 9/517:35MKY - BNE
1 stop3h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 16/506:30BNE - MKY
1 stop10h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$317
Thu 5/614:05MKY - SYD
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 9/616:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$398
Thu 15/521:15MKY - MEL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Mon 19/506:10MEL - MKY
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$468
Sat 3/521:15MKY - MEL
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/509:10MEL - MKY
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$471
Fri 9/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Wed 14/512:35SYD - MKY
2 stops32h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$510
Thu 18/1206:30MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/107:10MEL - MKY
1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$532
Fri 18/411:25MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/421:35SYD - MKY
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$538
Thu 5/608:20MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 9/609:10SYD - MKY
2 stops7h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$548
Thu 8/521:15MKY - PER
1 stop27h 05mJetstar
Tue 13/523:10PER - MKY
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$619

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Mackay

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 9/5

21:15-22:35

Nonstop1h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 10/5

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$159

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 1/5

06:20-07:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 6/5

19:00-20:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$221

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 1/5

06:20-07:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 6/5

19:50-21:30

Nonstop1h 40m

$241

MackayBrisbane

MKY - BNE

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 9/5

17:35-21:10

1 stop3h 35m

Brisbane

Fri 16/5

06:30-16:45

1 stop10h 15m

$317

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 5/6

14:05-21:40

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

16:00-21:30

1 stop5h 30m

$398

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Fri 16/5

21:15-23:40

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

19:35-20:35

1 stop25h 00m

$432

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Sat 3/5

21:15-23:40

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

09:10-07:45

1 stop22h 35m

$471

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 9/5

21:15-22:15

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

12:35-20:35

2 stops32h 00m

$510

MackayMelbourne

MKY - MEL

MKYMEL

Mackay

Fri 18/4

08:25-13:20

1 stop4h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 21/4

18:40-21:30

1 stop26h 50m

$527

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 18/4

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

21:35-11:10

2 stops13h 35m

$538

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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mackay to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKY to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Mackay to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mackay to Australia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Mackay to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mackay to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Mackay, you will be flying from Mackay, which is the city’s only airport. Mackay (MKY) is located 3.3 km from the centre of Mackay.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mackay to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $146 and $159 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Mackay to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from Mackay to Australia are Mackay - Brisbane, Mackay - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Mackay - Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Mackay to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Mackay to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mackay to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Mackay to Australia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mackay to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$144Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$172Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$229Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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