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October 16 - October 21

Cheapest

Best

MKY - Townsville

$199

$193

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October 18 - October 22

Best

MKY - Townsville

$198

$194

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September 10 - September 13

MKY - Townsville

$197

$210

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July 29 - August 5

Earliest

MKY - Townsville

$208

$211

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October 16 - October 22

MKY - Townsville

$195

$212

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October 15 - October 16

MKY - Townsville

$195

$212

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October 15 - October 18

MKY - Townsville

$196

$212

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October 15 - October 20

MKY - Townsville

$198

$212

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October 15 - October 21

MKY - Townsville

$194

$212

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October 15 - October 22

MKY - Townsville

$194

$212

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Insights for flights from Mackay to Townsville

For flights from Mackay to Townsville, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 22.7% of recent fares offer direct flights from Mackay to Townsville, while the remaining itineraries typically include 1 stopover. This means you will likely encounter connecting options when searching for your journey.

When considering cheap flights from Mackay to Townsville, prices typically range from $272–$535, with a median of $388. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville is in September, with a median fare of $205. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median of $301, and May, where the median fare is $311. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

A typical journey from Mackay to Townsville takes approximately 8h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 330 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Mackay to Townsville

Regular price: $155 - $338

Prices for flights from Mackay to Townsville are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $155 and $338. The current lowest deal is $193 with QantasLink, for travel from Oct 16 to Oct 21.

now $193

Low $155

High $338

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from MKY to TSV is September, with a median price of $205. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $634. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $205

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $634

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Direct flights from Mackay to Townsville

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Mackay to Townsville

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$258

$339

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$262

$474

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$262

$474

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$264

$426

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$264

$511

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

$259

$375

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mackay to Townsville

5 nights

Jul 17 - Jul 22

$385 → $293

24%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

$199 → $193

4 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 22

$198 → $194

7 nights

Jul 29 - Aug 5

$208 → $211

Popular Airports to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Mackay - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Mackay to Townsville are above the typical level, with a median price of $388.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September has the lowest median price at $205, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 8h 10m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Mackay to Townsville is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 22.7% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that has offered direct flights on the Mackay to Townsville route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Mackay to Townsville appear regularly, about 0.47 deals per day.

Mackay main airports to depart from

Mackay (MKY)

Cheapest

Mackay Airport is a good choice for flights to Townsville, offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Townsville and surrounding areas from Mackay.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub, offering significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety.

📍 ~350 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Whitsunday Coast is the closest alternative with regular domestic jet services to major Australian cities.

📍 ~200 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$278

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef offers direct jet services to major East Coast cities, but requires a ferry transfer.

📍 ~200 km from Townsville (reachable by ferry and car)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald is a regional alternative for travelers heading towards the Central Highlands with limited flight options.

📍 ~480 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$421

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Townsville, Australia

31% AI deal score

$1,368

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Mackay to Townsville is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $323. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slightly higher average price of $362. Conversely, booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $479.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mackay to Townsville is considered to be $272 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $388. Prices can go up to $535 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Townsville, with a median price of $205. Other relatively inexpensive months include January, with a median price of $301, and May, with a median price of $311. The annual median price for this route is $388, indicating that September offers significant savings.

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