Flying from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay Airport (MKY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport is 55 minutes.
Every week, there are 20 Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 07:50 Qantas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:15 with Qantas.
Your TSV to MKY flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Qantas is your ticket to exploring Mackay (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport offered by this carrier.
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qantas ranks as the leading on-time carrier for TSV to MKY flights, with 88.49% of its services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay Airport (MKY)
$194 is the best price for a one-way Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport flight. A return flight starts at $415. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from TSV to MKY, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from TSV to MKY.
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Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
Of the flights that depart from Townsville Airport, 71.52% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Townsville to Townsville Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near TSV? If you've booked an early flight from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mackay Airport (MKY)
Consider booking a hotel close to MKY if you're catching a late Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Mackay Airport rental car and explore Mackay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Avis and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Mackay Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Mackay Airport (MKY) to central Mackay
Mackay Airport to central Mackay has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Mackay Airport (MKY)
April is the most popular month for flights from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Mackay in February.
When reserving your flight from Townsville Airport to Mackay Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Mackay, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from TSV to MKY in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Mackay, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel around 322 kilometres north-west to Townsville to tick off its top attractions. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, your itinerary will be busy.
Rockhampton is another standout destination in Australia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Mackay. No journey is complete without dropping by Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Rockhampton Zoo and Mount Archer National Park.
