Cheap flights from Mackay to Cairns

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Cheapest round-trip flights $363
Virgin Australia 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Cairns is currently $363
Cheapest one-way flight $182
Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Mackay to Cairns is currently $182
Last-minute weekend getaway $363
Virgin Australia 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mackay to Cairns is currently $363
Cheapest business class flights $1,064
Virgin Australia 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mackay to Cairns is currently $1,064
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest flight with stops from Mackay to Cairns takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Mackay to Cairns

  • Qantas
    from $584
    Typical price: $520–630
    272 weekly connecting flights
    MKY - CNS Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $363
    Typical price: $320–375
    124 weekly connecting flights
    MKY - CNS Every day
  • Jetstar
    15 weekly connecting flights
    MKY - CNS Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mackay to Cairns

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Cairns 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 Mackay to Cairns is $584, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mackay to Cairns is $363, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Cairns starts at $363 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $182 and departs on Wed, May 6.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Mackay to Cairns.
Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Mackay to Cairns.
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 Mackay to Cairns 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 Mackay to Cairns.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 272 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mackay to Cairns are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 124 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Jetstar offers 15 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mackay and Cairns.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Cairns 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 Mackay to Cairns is $584, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mackay to Cairns is $363, flying from May 7 to May 10.
No airline flies direct from Mackay to Cairns.
  • There are 272 Qantas connecting flights from Mackay to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 124 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Mackay to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Jetstar connecting flights from Mackay to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mackay and Cairns at price $363 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Mackay to Cairns.
  • There are 272 Qantas connecting flights from Mackay to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 124 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Mackay to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Jetstar connecting flights from Mackay to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Mackay to Cairns.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mackay to Cairns, 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 Mackay and Cairns start at $1,064 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mackay and Cairns start at $363 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Mackay to Cairns, 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 Mackay and Cairns starts at $363 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mackay and Cairns at price $363 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Cairns, 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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