Cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $363
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Mackay is currently $363
Cheapest one-way flight $182
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Mackay is currently $182
Last-minute weekend getaway $363
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Mackay is currently $363
Cheapest business class flights $981
Virgin Australia 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Mackay is currently $981
Fastest flight 2 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Mackay takes 2 hr 15 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 Cairns to Mackay is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $300–335
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $350–365

Popular airlines from Cairns to Mackay

  • Qantas
    from $571
    Typical price: $520–610
    284 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - MKY Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $363
    Typical price: $320–380
    142 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - MKY Every day
  • Jetstar
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - MKY Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 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 Cairns to Mackay

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Mackay are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $300 to $335.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $363. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $182.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Mackay is $571, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Mackay is $363, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Mackay starts at $363 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $182 and departs on Wed, May 13.
2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns to Mackay.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 284 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Mackay are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 142 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Mackay.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $363. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $182.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Mackay is $571, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Mackay is $363, flying from May 7 to May 10.
No airline flies direct from Cairns to Mackay.
  • There are 284 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 142 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns 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 Cairns and Mackay at price $363 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Cairns to Mackay.
  • There are 284 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 142 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns 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 Cairns to Mackay.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns 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 Cairns and Mackay start at $981 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Mackay start at $363 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Cairns 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 Cairns and Mackay starts at $363 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Mackay at price $363 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns 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.

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