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Cheap flights from Darwin to Mackay from $721

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — MKY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$721

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$569
8/3-12/3
  • 8/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 55m total
  • Darwin to Mackay
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/313:20DRW - MKY
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/306:40MKY - DRW
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$933
Thu 6/301:15DRW - MKY
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/321:05MKY - DRW
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$961
Thu 6/301:15DRW - MKY
2 stops9h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 11/312:45MKY - DRW
2 stops11h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,212

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Mackay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Darwin

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Mackay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinMackay

DRW - MKY

DRWMKY

Darwin

Fri 7/3

13:20-21:35

1 stop7h 45m

Mackay

Tue 11/3

06:40-12:35

1 stop6h 25m

$933

DarwinMackay

DRW - MKY

DRWMKY

Darwin

Thu 6/3

01:15-20:30

1 stop18h 45m

Mackay

Tue 11/3

21:05-23:30

1 stop26h 55m

$961

DarwinMackay

DRW - MKY

DRWMKY

Darwin

Thu 6/3

01:15-11:15

2 stops9h 30m

Mackay

Tue 11/3

12:45-23:55

2 stops11h 40m

$1,212

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Mackay

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

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Mackay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Darwin to Mackay by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Mackay by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mackay ranges from 10.0 - 310.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 310.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Mackay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Mackay by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mackay, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. 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 Mackay. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Mackay round-trip?

    Virgin Australia, at $933, was found to be the cheapest airline from Darwin to Mackay. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia is 6% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Mackay 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 Darwin to Mackay?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Darwin to Mackay in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$569Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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