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MKY

Brisbane

Australia • Oct 2026

$99

$53

One-way

MKY

Melbourne

Australia • Aug 2026

$200

$86

One-way

MKY

Sydney

Australia • Dec 2026

$183

$123

One-way

MKY

Cairns

Australia • Jul 2026

$205

$125

One-way

MKY

City of Newcastle

Australia • Sep 2026

$193

$132

One-way

MKY

Townsville

Australia • Aug 2026

$122

$151

One-way

MKY

Adelaide

Australia • Aug 2026

$234

$161

One-way

MKY

Ballina

Australia • Jul 2026

$216

$163

One-way

MKY

Proserpine

Australia • Aug 2026

$193

$169

One-way

MKY

Gold Coast

Australia • Jul 2026

$271

$171

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 190 Destinations from Mackay Tracked

Insights for flights from Mackay

Right now, the cheapest fares from Mackay start at $118 for a roundtrip flight to Brisbane, Australia. Other cheap flights from Mackay include routes to Melbourne, Australia, with fares beginning at $253, and City of Newcastle, Australia, available from $258.

Travelers looking for cheap flights from Mackay can reach a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 190 unique cities. The vast majority of recent fares are for travel within Australia, accounting for 62%. Beyond Australia, 9% of recent fares are to the United Kingdom, and 8% are to New Zealand.

For those prioritizing direct flights from Mackay, approximately 18.9% of recent fares from Mackay are non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Mackay.

The most frequently discounted destination from Mackay is Brisbane, Australia, which appears most often in recent fare observations. Other popular routes include flights to Townsville, Australia, and Rockhampton, Australia, both of which are frequently featured in recent flight deals from Mackay.

The flight distances from Mackay are fairly balanced across different lengths. About 40% of routes are long-haul, while an equal 40% are medium-haul. The remaining 20% of routes are short-haul flights.

Most popular airlines from Mackay

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

QantasLink

Jetstar

Regional Express

Air Lithuania

Pacific Blue

Air New Zealand

Singapore Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Mackay soon

Tue, Jul 14

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MKY - Barcelona

Mackay (MKY) - Barcelona (BCN)

Qatar Airways

$1,802

$1,800

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Buenos Aires

Mackay (MKY) - Buenos Aires (AEP)

Jetstar

$2,320

$2,044

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Paris

Mackay (MKY) - Paris (CDG)

QantasLink

$1,738

$1,799

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Antalya

Mackay (MKY) - Antalya (AYT)

Qatar Airways

$1,880

$2,370

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Wellington

Mackay (MKY) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$639

$738

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Brisbane

Mackay (MKY) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$154

$155

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Mackay

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Aug 2026

from

$1,048

Kathmandu

TOP

Nepal • May 2027

from

$1,070

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$1,204

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Aug 2026

from

$1,214

Rome

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$1,165

Athens

TOP

Greece • Aug 2026

from

$1,165

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mackay

-44%

MKY - Dublin

$1,872 → $1,048

-34%

MKY - London

$1,839 → $1,214

-33%

MKY - Madrid

$1,804 → $1,204

-33%

MKY - Frankfurt

$1,782 → $1,191

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Mackay airport insights

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Watch fares to Brisbane

Flights from Mackay to Brisbane are as low as $53 one-way.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep, Jun, Jan

Flights from MKY tend to be cheaper in Sep, Jun, and Jan.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from MKY tends to offer the lowest prices.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, QantasLink, Jetstar

Domestic and low-cost carriers offer direct flights from Mackay.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$118 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from MKY are to destinations within Australia, such as Brisbane and Melbourne.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Fri - Sat

The best flight deals from MKY are on Sunday, with an average of 505 $.

Mackay main airports to depart from

Mackay (MKY)

Cheapest

Mackay Airport is ideal for travelers seeking regional flights within Queensland.

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

💸 Flights from ~$114

Airports nearby Mackay used as alternative

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Cheapest

Whitsunday Coast is a budget-friendly alternative with significant commercial traffic, often served by Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

📍 ~100 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$93

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef offers frequent connections to major capital cities and is geographically very close to Mackay.

📍 ~100 km from Mackay (requires ferry transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Rockhampton (ROK)

Rockhampton is a major regional hub with reliable daily services to Brisbane and good long-term parking.

📍 ~200 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Townsville (TSV)

Townsville is the largest airport in North Queensland, offering a broader range of direct destinations and better connectivity.

📍 ~300 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald is an alternative regional link for inland travel, maintaining business-class service options despite limited frequency.

📍 ~200 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

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From MKY

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Gold Coast

Australia • Aug 2026

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$1,536

$499

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From MKY

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Brisbane

Australia • Jan 2027

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$690

$492

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Booking Flights from Mackay: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Mackay to several destinations are available for under $350. Across the trailing quarter, eight destinations had median prices below this threshold. For example, flights to Brisbane typically cost around $139, while Sydney averaged $169. Other affordable options include City of Newcastle at $185 and Cairns at $216.

From Mackay, travelers can typically find flights to 190 unique cities across 57 countries. In the trailing 90 days, the majority of available flights, 62%, were to destinations within Australia. The United Kingdom and New Zealand were also popular regions, accounting for 9% and 8% of flights, respectively.

Historically, Brisbane has been the most frequently served destination from Mackay. In the trailing 90 days, Brisbane accounted for a significant portion of available flights. Other top destinations include Townsville and Rockhampton, indicating strong regional connectivity.

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Origin Intelligence — 190 Destinations from Mackay Tracked

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Most popular destinations to fly from Mackay

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Popular Airports from Mackay

Mackay airport insights

Watch fares to Brisbane

Sep, Jun, Jan

0-2 weeks in advance

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, QantasLink, Jetstar

From ~$53 direct / ~$118 roundtrip

Sun - Fri - Sat

Mackay main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Mackay used as alternative

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