Find Cheap Flights from Canberra to Mackay (CBR - MKY)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Canberra to Mackay and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$336	Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Thu, Mar 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Mackay is currently $336
Cheapest one-way flight	$168	Virgin Australia 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Mar 18	The cheapest one-way flight from Canberra to Mackay is currently $168
Last-minute weekend getaway	$406	Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Canberra to Mackay is currently $406
Cheapest business class flights	$1,142	Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Fri, Apr 3 — Thu, Apr 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Canberra to Mackay is currently $1,142

Fastest flight	3 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Canberra to Mackay takes 3 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Mackay is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–435
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $365–425

Popular airlines from Canberra to Mackay

Qantas

from $606

Typical price: $560–750

240 weekly connecting flights

CBR - MKY Every day
Virgin Australia

from $336

Typical price: $355–425

129 weekly connecting flights

CBR - MKY Every day
Jetstar

12 weekly connecting flights

CBR - MKY Every day

Popular airports near Canberra

Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 13 min 4 mi
Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 50 min 148 mi
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)

Wagga Wagga Australia 2 hr 42 min 94 mi
Moruya Airport (MYA)

Moruya Australia 2 hr 17 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Mackay

Mackay Airport (MKY)

Mackay Australia 9 min 2 mi
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

Proserpine Australia 1 hr 21 min 60 mi
Moranbah Airport (MOV)

Moranbah Australia 2 hr 6 min 95 mi
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

Rockhampton Australia 3 hr 47 min 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Canberra to Mackay

The cheapest flights from Canberra to Mackay are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $350 to $435.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $336. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $168.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Mackay is $606, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Mackay is $336, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Mackay starts at $336 from Thu, Mar 19 to Thu, Mar 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $168 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.

3 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Canberra to Mackay.

Mackay has a subtropical climate, with hot days in spring (Sep–Nov) and summer (Dec–Feb). Winter (Jun–Aug) has mild days and cool nights. Wet season (Dec–Apr) is extremely humid, with rain, warm nights and some monsoonal storms and cyclones. Popular regional events include the Mackay Festival of Arts (Jul).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Canberra to Mackay.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Canberra to Mackay really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Canberra to Mackay.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 240 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Canberra to Mackay are:

Virgin Australia offers 129 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
Jetstar offers 12 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Canberra and Mackay.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $336. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $168.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Mackay is $606, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Mackay is $336, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 26.

No airline flies direct from Canberra to Mackay.

There are 240 Qantas connecting flights from Canberra to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 129 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Canberra to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Jetstar connecting flights from Canberra to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Mackay at price $406 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

No airline flies direct from Canberra to Mackay.

There are 240 Qantas connecting flights from Canberra to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 129 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Canberra to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Jetstar connecting flights from Canberra to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Mackay.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Canberra to Mackay, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Canberra and Mackay start at $1,142 from Fri, Apr 3 to Thu, Apr 9 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Canberra and Mackay start at $336 from Thu, Mar 19 to Thu, Mar 26.

To book business class trips from Canberra to Mackay, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Canberra and Mackay starts at $406 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Mackay at price $406 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Mackay, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.