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Find cheap flights to Mackay from $1,122

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Cheap flight deals to Mackay

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Mackay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
20:45 - 12:05WLG-MKY
17h 20m2 stops
06:00 - 19:35MKY-WLG
11h 35m2 stops
$1,122Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 11 May
20:45 - 12:05WLG-MKY
17h 20m2 stops
06:00 - 15:10MKY-WLG
7h 10m1 stop
$1,138Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 11 May
16:05 - 07:20WLG-MKY
17h 15m1 stop
06:00 - 15:10MKY-WLG
7h 10m1 stop
$1,204Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 11 May

Flights to Mackay - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Mackay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Mackay?

The average price of all flights to Mackay clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mackay is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $867. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $1,059 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mackay?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Mackay is November, where tickets cost $952 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,774 and $1,539 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $952.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay?

The average price for all flights to Mackay depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $696 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mackay is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $999.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Mackay?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Mackay?

The duration of your flight to Mackay depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Mackay on KAYAK is from Wellington, which takes 17h 20m.

How many long-haul flights are there to Mackay each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Mackay. Instead, there are 168 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Brisbane.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$1,122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Wellington to Mackay

When to book flights to Mackay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mackay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Mackay based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Mackay flights

  • How far is Mackay from central Mackay?

    There are 3 km between Mackay city centre and Mackay.

  • What is the name of Mackay’s airport?

    Mackay is served by Mackay, also commonly referred to as Mackay. The airport code is MKY.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Mackay?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Mackay.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Mackay?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mackay is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Mackay?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Mackay with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Mackay?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mackay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Mackay?

    Of the 4 airlines that fly to Mackay, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 102 per week, followed by Virgin Australia with 44 flights per week.

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Find which airlines fly direct to Mackay, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Mackay

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

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Direct returns

Mackay to New Zealand

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

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Top 3 airlines flying to Mackay

Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Mackay? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 695 reviews
79entertainment
83overall
83boarding
76food
81comfort
88crew
Airline reviews

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

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The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Pros: "The crew was very very attentive. Asked if we wanted water at least 4 times in the first 3 hours of the 12 hour flight before bed. (Red eye flight) They did there jobs well."
Cons: "The dinner choices have been exactly the same for many years now. It’s probably time to bring the menu up to the times again. Food wasn’t bad but it does need a refresh."

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

Experience was great. My only advice is to have a pasta dish on the menu. Otherwise everything was excellent.

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

Better food, hotter coffee, otherwise it was a very smooth and reasonably comfortable flight.

I find the food in business class is just old and boring, it was once good but now just trying to hard to be "on Trend" with plant based for the minority of people, while those people can order a special meal anyway, while the majority have to suffer and loose a choice. only 2 choices for entree one boring plant based and 4 for main which two were seafood, one was plant based and one meat dish.

Have watched 90% of the movies need to update more movies for the long haul

Packed flight. Urged to check carry-on before boarding only to discover numerous empty overhead bins after boarding. Challenging entertainment screen. After almost 20 minutes to arrive at baggage claim, waited over 30 mins before luggage was loaded on baggage claim carousel.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Check in was awful. Crowded and staff was lazy. Service for food was slow, could have turned off the lights much earlier which could make the red eye flight much more convenient

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Mackay found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/5Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
17h 20mWLG-MKY
11/5Sat
2 stopsAir New Zealand
11h 35mMKY-WLG
$1,122
9/5Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
17h 20mWLG-MKY
11/5Sat
1 stopAir New Zealand
7h 10mMKY-WLG
$1,138
9/5Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 15mWLG-MKY
11/5Sat
1 stopAir New Zealand
7h 10mMKY-WLG
$1,204

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Recent domestic flight deals

19/4Fri
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
21/4Sun
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$171
5/6Wed
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
3/7Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$186
5/7Fri
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
8/7Mon
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$207
5/6Wed
direct
1h 35mBNE-MKY
3/7Wed
multi-stop
11h 00mMKY-BNE
$299
7/8Wed
directQantas Airways
1h 40mBNE-MKY
11/8Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
$399
5/6Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 15mBNE-MKY
3/7Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
$401
7/5Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
9h 00mMEL-MKY
11/5Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
9h 10mMKY-MEL
$755
5/7Fri
multi-stop
4h 35mBNE-MKY
8/7Mon
multi-stop
6h 40mMKY-BNE
$793
31/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
24h 20mASP-MKY
3/6Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
23h 50mMKY-ASP
$1,107
25/4Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
21h 25mSYD-MKY
28/4Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 30mMKY-SYD
$1,961

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