Cheap flights to Mackay

Popular airlines with direct flights to Mackay

  • Qantas
    Fly to Mackay (MKY)
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Townsville City
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Rockhampton
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
  • Jetstar
    Fly to Mackay (MKY)
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
  • Virgin Australia
    Fly to Mackay (MKY)
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +

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

When to fly to Mackay

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Sep – Dec
Most popular and higher prices

About Mackay

Mackay is a city in Queensland, on Australia’s east coast. Off the coast is a section of the Great Barrier Reef. Closer to shore are the islands of St. Bees, with reefs, rainforest and koalas, and Keswick, rich in marine life. Mackay itself is known for its Harbour Beach, marina and Bluewater Lagoon, a city water park. Inland from Mackay, Eungella National Park is a habitat for rare frogs and platypus.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Mackay

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Mackay.

In terms of direct flights, Qantas is the most popular, flying directly from 3 cities. Qantas flies to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

Other popular airlines flying to Mackay are Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
  • Jetstar flies directly from one city. Jetstar flies to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
  • Virgin Australia flies directly from one city. Virgin Australia flies to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
  • Qantas offers direct flights to Mackay from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Brisbane, Townsville City and Rockhampton.
  • Jetstar offers direct flights to Mackay from Brisbane. The most frequent departures are: Brisbane.
  • Virgin Australia offers direct flights to Mackay from Brisbane. The most frequent departures are: Brisbane.
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).
Mackay is served by only one major airport: Mackay Airport, 2 mi away from the city center.
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