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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Mackay from $254

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Mackay are usually found in April or July, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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

$533

One-way from

$254

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$582
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 12/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($21 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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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 12/407:10MEL - MKY
1 stop9h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 20/406:20MKY - MEL
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$533
Thu 10/406:30MEL - MKY
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/408:25MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$555
Fri 18/416:40MEL - MKY
1 stop4h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 21/417:20MKY - MEL
1 stop5h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$658
Sat 12/406:30MEL - MKY
2 stops38h 05mJetstar
Sun 20/421:15MKY - MEL
1 stop26h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$669

Find flights from Melbourne to Mackay within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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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Melbourne

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Mackay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

07:10-16:55

1 stop9h 45m

Mackay

Sun 20/4

06:20-12:20

1 stop6h 00m

$533

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

06:30-16:55

2 stops10h 25m

Mackay

Thu 17/4

08:25-14:20

1 stop5h 55m

$555

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

16:40-21:25

1 stop4h 45m

Mackay

Mon 21/4

17:20-22:55

1 stop5h 35m

$658

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

06:30-20:35

2 stops38h 05m

Mackay

Sun 20/4

21:15-23:40

1 stop26h 25m

$669

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

16:05-20:35

1 stop5h 30m

$254

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

16:10-21:35

1 stop6h 25m

$263

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

14:40-21:35

2 stops7h 55m

$303

MelbourneMackay

MEL - MKY

MELMKY

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

21:00-21:25

3 stops25h 25m

$873

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Mackay

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Mackay including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Mackay is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Mackay in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 16 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Mackay flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

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
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

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
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

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.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Mackay. 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 into for flights to Mackay from Melbourne?

    Mackay (MKY), located 3.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Mackay. 4 airlines have flights to Mackay from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Mackay should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip from $533. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $658, and Jetstar, from $669. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $254. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Mackay for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
BonzaCheapest$165Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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JetstarCheapest$399Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$464Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$597Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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