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Cheap Flights from Townsville to Mackay

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Today’s best flight deals from Townsville to Mackay

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Townsville to Mackay

November 17 - November 19

Cheapest

TSV - Mackay

$225

$197

Round trip

November 18 - November 20

Cheapest

TSV - Mackay

$225

$197

Round trip

July 27 - July 29

Earliest

TSV - Mackay

$235

$210

Round trip

October 22 - November 19

TSV - Mackay

$261

$212

Round trip

October 21 - November 19

TSV - Mackay

$261

$212

Round trip

October 23 - November 19

TSV - Mackay

$261

$212

Round trip

October 20 - November 19

TSV - Mackay

$261

$212

Round trip

October 15 - October 16

Best

TSV - Mackay

$277

$212

Round trip

October 24 - November 19

TSV - Mackay

$261

$212

Round trip

November 15 - November 19

TSV - Mackay

$225

$212

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Townsville to Mackay

The journey from Townsville to Mackay covers a distance of 330 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Townsville to Mackay, fares typically range from $206–$570, with a median of $359. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Mackay, the data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $171. Following closely, September also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $191. May is another economical option, showing a median fare of $208.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 36% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from Townsville to Mackay are available, you are more likely to encounter itineraries that include at least one stop.
A typical journey from Townsville to Mackay, including connections, takes approximately 6h 0m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Mackay

Regular price: $187 - $373

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

Regular prices for flights from Townsville to Mackay typically range from $187 to $373. The current lowest deal is $197 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 17 to Nov 19.

now $197

Low $187

High $373

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Mackay

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Mackay is October, with a median price of $171. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $723. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $171

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $723

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Direct flights from Townsville to Mackay

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Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Mackay

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Mackay

QantasLink

Townsville (TSV) - Mackay (MKY)

QantasLink

$344

$338

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Mackay

QantasLink

Townsville (TSV) - Mackay (MKY)

QantasLink

$322

$474

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Mackay

QantasLink

Townsville (TSV) - Mackay (MKY)

QantasLink

$305

$338

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Mackay

QantasLink

Townsville (TSV) - Mackay (MKY)

QantasLink

$244

$340

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Mackay

QantasLink

Townsville (TSV) - Mackay (MKY)

QantasLink

$251

$474

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Mackay

QantasLink

Townsville (TSV) - Mackay (MKY)

QantasLink

$217

$340

One-way

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

5 nights

Jul 22 - Jul 27

$400  →  $286

29%

1 night

Oct 15 - Oct 16

$277  →  $212

23%

29 nights

Oct 21 - Nov 19

$261  →  $212

19%

28 nights

Oct 22 - Nov 19

$261  →  $212

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Mackay

Townsville - Mackay route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Mackay are below the typical level at $197.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 6h 0m

The median flight time from Townsville to Mackay is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 36% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is an airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, about 0.73 deals per day.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient choice for direct flights to Mackay.

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

💸 Flights from ~$197

Mackay main airports to arrive at

Mackay (MKY)

Cheapest

Mackay Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Mackay from Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$197

Airports nearby Mackay used as alternative

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Cheapest

Whitsunday Coast Airport can be a useful alternative, often serving as a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~75 km from Mackay (reachable by car or shuttle)

💸 Flights from ~$312

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef Airport is a popular alternative with frequent connections, geographically very close to Mackay.

📍 ~100 km from Mackay (requires ferry transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$400

Rockhampton (ROK)

Rockhampton Airport is a major regional hub with reliable daily services, offering good infrastructure.

📍 ~300 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$354

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald Airport provides an alternative regional link for inland travel with business-class service options.

📍 ~300 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$422

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mackay

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Oct 16

Mackay, Australia

37% AI deal score

$1,368

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Oct 21

Mackay, Australia

37% AI deal score

$1,368

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Oct 21

Mackay, Australia

36% AI deal score

$1,368

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Oct 12

Mackay, Australia

35% AI deal score

$1,368

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Oct 21

Mackay, Australia

35% AI deal score

$1,368

From TSV

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Oct 07

Mackay, Australia

34% AI deal score

$1,368

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Sep 18

Mackay, Australia

33% AI deal score

$1,438

From TSV

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Sep 09

Mackay, Australia

33% AI deal score

$1,438

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Sep 18

Mackay, Australia

33% AI deal score

$1,438

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Aug 14

Mackay, Australia

33% AI deal score

$1,497

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Sep 09

Mackay, Australia

32% AI deal score

$1,438

From TSV

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Sep 18

Mackay, Australia

32% AI deal score

$1,438

From TSV

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Sep 09

Mackay, Australia

32% AI deal score

$1,438

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Sep 01

Mackay, Australia

32% AI deal score

$1,438

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Aug 25

Mackay, Australia

32% AI deal score

$1,438

From TSV

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Aug 04

Mackay, Australia

32% AI deal score

$1,497

From TSV

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Jun 19

Mackay, Australia

30% AI deal score

$1,721

From TSV

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Jun 19

Mackay, Australia

29% AI deal score

$3,115

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mackay

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Townsville to Mackay is typically between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $277. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $337, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $295. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $501, and also for those booked 60+ days out, at an average of $387.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Townsville to Mackay is considered to be $206 or less. The median price for this route was $359. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $570 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices around the $206 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Townsville to Mackay are October, September, and May. In October, the median price was $171, making it the most affordable month. September followed with a median price of $191. May also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $208. The annual median price for this route is $359, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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