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Frequently asked questions

Qantas, Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and National Jet Systems all fly direct to Mackay.
The cheapest month to fly to Mackay is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mackay but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Mackay is $133. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Mackay Airport is Thursday, 21 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mackay is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mackay.

Flying to Mackay

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$69
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 11 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week253

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How to find cheap flights to Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • $133 is currently the cheapest price we've found for a round-trip flight to Mackay Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MKY, the lowest fare is $69.

  • Set a Price Alert for tickets to MKY and ditch the endless refreshing. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.

  • Around six months ahead is a great time to book tickets to Mackay, where Mackay Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the lowest fares.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Mackay by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will let you view fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.

  • Look for plane tickets to Mackay Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.

Best time to go to Mackay

  • May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Mackay.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MKY.

  • Head to Mackay in June if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MKY, but also when fares are likely to cost more.

  • February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Mackay then.

  • With averages of between 23ºC and 29ºC, January is when Mackay is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.

  • Ranging from 15ºC to 22ºC, July is when temperatures are lowest.

Flying to Mackay Airport (MKY): what you need to know

Getting to central Mackay from Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • Central Mackay is about 6 kilometres from MKY.

  • Once you've touched down from your flight to MKY, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.

  • The ride on public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Enjoy everything Mackay has to offer from one of these stays:

Mackay highlights

Bluewater Trail

  • Around 6 kilometres north of the city centre, this popular sight deserves to be on your to-do list. Start your adventure here after your flight to Mackay Airport.

Mackay Town Hall

  • Visit Mackay Town Hall and you'll be checking off one of the most popular attractions in Mackay. It's roughly 0.48 kilometres east of the centre.

Armstrong Beach

  • Find your way to this highlight next. Armstrong Beach is around 11 kilometres north of the centre and is one more essential Mackay experience.

Complete your trip with a Mackay car hire

  • Choose one of our car rentals in Mackay and explore the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to get the perfect ride after you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Mackay Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.