Cheap Flights from Townsville (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)

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Flight deals from Townsville to Mackay

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $473. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Mackay.$464 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Mackay.$473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.

Mackay.$473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.

Mackay.$474 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.

Mackay.$474 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.

Mackay.$476 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $476, select.

Mackay.$477 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Townsville on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Mackay.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Mackay on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Townsville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Mackay

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Townsville to Mackay flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Townsville to Mackay: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Townsville to Mackay below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mackay.

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Townsville to Mackay: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$464
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	58 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	33

Finding cheap flights from Townsville to Mackay: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Townsville to Mackay?

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Mackay is $464. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Townsville to Mackay?

58 minutes is the average flight time from Townsville to Mackay.

Which airlines fly direct from Townsville to Mackay?

Qantas and Sunstate fly direct from Townsville to Mackay.

How many flights are there a week from Townsville to Mackay?

As of July 2026, there are 33 flights per week flying from Townsville to Mackay.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Mackay?

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Mackay is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport on Saturday, 18 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 58 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Mackay?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Mackay?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Townsville Airport to Mackay with?

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mackay.

How to find cheap flights to Mackay (MKY) from Townsville (TSV) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Townsville to Mackay? Return tickets start from $464 and one-way flights to Mackay from Townsville start from $217

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