What percentage of Mackay to Townsville flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 20.3% of flights from Mackay to Townsville were direct. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was typically one. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How many hours is the flight from Mackay to Townsville?

The direct flight from Mackay to Townsville typically takes 1 hour and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 330 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 6 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this particular journey. Travelers should account for the longer duration if their itinerary includes a stopover.

How often do cheap flights from Mackay to Townsville come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Mackay to Townsville are classified as regular. This suggests that opportunities for economical fares appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options within a 30-day window. While not constant, these deals are not considered rare for this route.

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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-22
MKY - Townsville
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A$527
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Mackay to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Mackay to Townsville

Most itineraries for flights from Mackay to Townsville connect at least once, with only 20.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting, the typical journey involves 1 stopover. New deals show up several times a week, indicating a regular cadence for price changes on this route.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Mackay to Townsville, fares are typically $286–$575, with a median of $405. Current fares are below the typical level, and 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville is typically in September, with a median fare of $205. Other more affordable months include January, where the median fare is $301, and May, with a median of $311.

A typical journey from Mackay to Townsville takes about 1h 0m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is 1h 0m, while connecting flights typically take 6h 50m. This route covers a distance of 330 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Mackay to Townsville

Regular price: A$433 - A$691

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mackay to Townsville is AUD433 to AUD691. The current lowest deal is AUD440 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 19-Oct 22.

now A$440

Low A$433

High A$691

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville

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

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$205

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$634

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mackay to Townsville

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Last-minute flights going from Mackay to Townsville

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$373

A$480

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$336

A$544

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$270

A$544

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$279

A$547

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$270

A$547

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$369

A$547

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

A$526 → A$439

16%

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

A$527 → A$440

16%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

A$515 → A$452

12%

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

A$511 → A$452

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Mackay - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Mackay to Townsville are below the typical level of $405.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $205.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Direct flights to Townsville typically take 1 hour, while connecting flights average 6 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 20% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights from Mackay to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Mackay to Townsville appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Mackay main airports to depart from

Mackay (MKY)

Cheapest

Mackay Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville.

📍 ~3 km from Mackay city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$433

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Mackay, offering direct access to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$435

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub with significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options.

📍 ~350 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$398

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From MKY

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Dec 29

Townsville, Australia

43% AI deal score

$1,600

$1,211

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Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 23

Townsville, Australia

42% AI deal score

$1,517

$1,211

Save $306

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Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 31

Townsville, Australia

42% AI deal score

$1,458

$1,211

Save $247

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From MKY

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Dec 09

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,403

$1,211

Save $192

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Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 07

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,401

$1,211

Save $190

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Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 12

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,395

$1,211

Save $184

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 23

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,427

$1,211

Save $216

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 23

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,428

$1,211

Save $217

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 20

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,440

$1,211

Save $229

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 16

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,419

$1,211

Save $208

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MKY

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Dec 23

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,400

$1,211

Save $189

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Business Class

From MKY

Elite

Dec 13

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,424

$1,211

Save $213

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

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 observed was $323. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $479. Even closer to departure, within 0-6 days, the average price rises to $362, indicating that last-minute deals are not generally the cheapest option across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Mackay to Townsville is considered to be $286 or less. The median price for this route was $405. Fares at the higher end of the spectrum typically reached $575, indicating a significant range in pricing. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $286 mark.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Townsville, with a median price of $205. January and May also offered relatively lower median fares, at $301 and $311 respectively, across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $405. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months for their journeys.

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Mackay to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Mackay to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Mackay to Townsville

Regular price: A$433 - A$691

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mackay to Townsville is AUD433 to AUD691. The current lowest deal is AUD440 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 19-Oct 22.

now A$440

Low A$433

High A$691

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$205

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$634

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mackay to Townsville

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Mackay to Townsville

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$373

A$480

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$336

A$544

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$270

A$544

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$279

A$547

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$270

A$547

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Townsville

Mackay (MKY) - Townsville (TSV)

QantasLink

A$369

A$547

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

A$526 → A$439

16%

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

A$527 → A$440

16%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

A$515 → A$452

12%

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

A$511 → A$452

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Mackay - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Mackay to Townsville are below the typical level of $405.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $205.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Direct flights to Townsville typically take 1 hour, while connecting flights average 6 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 20% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights from Mackay to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Mackay to Townsville appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Mackay main airports to depart from

Mackay (MKY)

Cheapest

Mackay Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville.

📍 ~3 km from Mackay city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$433

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Mackay, offering direct access to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$435

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub with significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options.

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$1,424

$1,211

Save $213

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Mackay to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Mackay to Townsville

Mackay to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Mackay to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Mackay to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Direct flights from Mackay to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Mackay to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Mackay - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Mackay main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

When is the best time to book flights from Mackay to Townsville?

What's a cheap fare from Mackay to Townsville?

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

What percentage of Mackay to Townsville flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Mackay to Townsville?

How often do cheap flights from Mackay to Townsville come up?

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Flights to Townsville from other cities

Mackay to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Mackay to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Mackay to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Direct flights from Mackay to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Mackay to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mackay to Townsville

Mackay - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Mackay main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Dec 29

Dec 23

Dec 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

When is the best time to book flights from Mackay to Townsville?

What's a cheap fare from Mackay to Townsville?

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