Are most flights from Mackay long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, flights from Mackay show a varied distribution across different haul lengths. Approximately 40% of flights are considered long-haul, while another 40% fall into the medium-haul category. Short-haul flights make up about 20% of the routes available from Mackay in the trailing 90 days.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Mackay?

Historically, Australia offers some of the most affordable places to fly from Mackay. For instance, the median price for a flight to Brisbane is typically around $252. Other countries like New Zealand and Fiji have higher median prices, with flights to Queenstown averaging about $643 and Nadi around $697 across the trailing quarter. Destinations in New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea tend to have even higher median prices, such as $988 for Isle of Pines and $1036 for Port Moresby.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Mackay?

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Mackay, with an average price of approximately $430. This represents a significant saving of about 39% compared to the annual median average price of $709. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of around $469.

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MKY
Brisbane
Australia • 2026-10-10
76% AI deal score
A$151
A$81
One-way
MKY
Sydney
Australia • 2026-10-19
75% AI deal score
A$259
A$182
One-way
MKY
City of Newcastle
Australia • 2026-10-21
67% AI deal score
A$265
A$206
One-way
MKY
Cairns
Australia • 2026-10-22
70% AI deal score
A$327
A$218
One-way
MKY
Adelaide
Australia • 2026-10-19
69% AI deal score
A$322
A$252
One-way
MKY
Gold Coast
Australia • 2026-10-23
42% AI deal score
A$258
A$280
One-way
MKY
Rockhampton
Australia • 2026-10-28
40% AI deal score
A$130
A$289
One-way
MKY
Hobart
Australia • 2026-12-01
69% AI deal score
A$386
A$298
One-way
MKY
Hervey Bay
Australia • 2026-10-21
45% AI deal score
A$318
A$353
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MKY
Perth
Australia • 2026-11-05
67% AI deal score
A$373
A$392
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Flights from Mackay: Overview

Insights for flights from Mackay

Right now, the cheapest flights from Mackay start at AUD $165 to Brisbane, Australia. Other cheap flights from Mackay include fares to City of Newcastle, Australia, with prices from AUD $392, and Cairns, Australia, available from AUD $423. These prices represent the lowest observed roundtrip fares recently.

Travelers from Mackay have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 53 unique cities across 16 countries over the last 90 days. The vast majority of these routes are within Australia, accounting for 92% of recent fares. Beyond domestic travel, New Zealand represents 7% of recent deals, while Fiji makes up 1% of the available options.

For those looking for direct flights from Mackay, approximately 18.9% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers departing from Mackay, with a significant portion of routes requiring at least one stop.

The most frequently discounted destination from Mackay over the last 90 days is Brisbane, Australia. Following Brisbane in popularity, London, United Kingdom, also appears often in recent fare data. Another consistently available destination is Rockhampton, Australia, making it one of the more common routes for travelers from Mackay.

Regarding flight distances, the routes from Mackay show a balanced distribution between medium and long-haul travel. Approximately 40% of recent routes are classified as long-haul, while another 40% are medium-haul. Short-haul flights account for the remaining 20% of the available routes from Mackay.

Most popular airlines from Mackay

QantasLink

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Jetstar

Airnorth

Pacific Blue

Sterling Airlines

Alliance Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Mackay soon

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Manchester

Mackay (MKY) - Manchester (MAN)

Emirates Airlines

A$2,803

A$2,561

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Kochi

Mackay (MKY) - Kochi (COK)

Emirates Airlines

A$1,356

A$1,960

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Hanoi

Mackay (MKY) - Hanoi (HAN)

Jetstar

A$1,047

A$1,469

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Da Nang

Mackay (MKY) - Da Nang (DAD)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$982

A$2,417

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Cairns

Mackay (MKY) - Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar, Jetstar

A$553

A$424

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKY - Hervey Bay

Mackay (MKY) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar, QantasLink

A$609

A$616

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Mackay

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Feb 2027

from

A$1,643

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

A$1,993

Kochi

TOP

India • Feb 2027

from

A$1,414

Brisbane

TOP

Australia • Oct 2026

from

A$165

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Mackay

-21%

MKY - Istanbul

A$2,238 → A$1,770

-22%

MKY - Dublin

A$2,101 → A$1,648

-15%

MKY - Barcelona

A$2,334 → A$1,994

20%

MKY - Kochi

A$1,178 → A$1,415

Popular Airports from Mackay

Mackay airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Fri - Thu

Flights from MKY are cheapest on Sunday, with prices starting from $60.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$81 direct / ~$165 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from MKY are to destinations within Australia, such as Brisbane.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Jetstar, QantasLink, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of low-cost and full-service flights from Mackay.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is the best way to get a good deal from MKY.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar - Apr

Flights from MKY tend to be cheaper in Mar - Apr.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Brisbane

Flights from Mackay to Brisbane are cheapest, with direct flights from AUD 81.

Mackay main airports to depart from

Mackay (MKY)

Cheapest

Mackay Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from the heart of Mackay.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$162

Airports nearby Mackay used as alternative

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Cheapest

Whitsunday Coast is a practical mainland alternative, easily accessible via the Bruce Highway with frequent commercial service.

📍 ~97 km from Mackay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$112

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Booking Flights from Mackay: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Mackay have median prices under 450 AUD. For example, flights to Brisbane typically cost around $252, and flights to City of Newcastle are often priced at approximately $265. Other destinations like Cairns and Proserpine also show median prices of about $340 and $363, respectively, across the trailing quarter. Travelers can also find flights to Sydney for around $395 and Melbourne for about $436 within this price range.

From Mackay, travelers historically have access to a broad range of destinations. In the trailing 90 days, there were typically flights to 53 unique cities across 16 countries. The vast majority of these flights, about 92%, are to destinations within Australia. New Zealand accounts for approximately 7% of the available destinations, with Fiji making up about 1%.

Across the trailing quarter, the most frequently served destinations from Mackay include Brisbane, London, and Rockhampton. These cities consistently appear as popular choices for travelers departing from Mackay. Brisbane and Rockhampton are within Australia, while London offers an international option.

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