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Flights from Mackay to Melbourne

Cheapest airlines flights from Mackay to Melbourne

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Mackay to Melbourne, including Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mackay to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Mackay to Melbourne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$115, and round-trip tickets start at US$232.

      • MKY 17:35
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:50
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 07:10
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 16:50
        Melbourne - Mackay | Wed, Aug 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$232 US$470
        51% off
        51% off
        US$470 US$232
      • MKY 17:35
        5h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:20
        Mackay - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 29 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 16:10
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Melbourne - Mackay | Mon, Aug 3 | Virgin Australia
        US$234 US$470
        50% off
        50% off
        US$470 US$234
      • MKY 06:20
        5h
        1 stop
        MEL 11:20
        Mackay - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 7 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Melbourne - Mackay | Thu, Jul 9 | Virgin Australia
        US$271 US$470
        42% off
        42% off
        US$470 US$271
      • MKY 15:10
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:55
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 10 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 07:10
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 16:50
        Melbourne - Mackay | Wed, Aug 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$289
        39% off
        US$470 US$289
      • MKY 10:35
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:55
        Mackay - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 29 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 16:10
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Melbourne - Mackay | Mon, Aug 3 | Virgin Australia
        US$320
        32% off
        US$470 US$320
      • MKY 20:15
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 09:35
        Mackay - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:10
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Melbourne - Mackay | Mon, Aug 3 | Virgin Australia
        US$330
        30% off
        US$470 US$330
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:55
        Mackay - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Melbourne - Mackay | Thu, Jul 9 | Virgin Australia
        US$339
        28% off
        US$470 US$339
      • MKY 20:15
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 09:35
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 08:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        MKY 19:40
        Melbourne - Mackay | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$348
        26% off
        US$470 US$348
      • MKY 20:15
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 09:35
        Mackay - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 08:50
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        MKY 19:40
        Melbourne - Mackay | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        US$353
        25% off
        US$470 US$353
      • MKY 20:15
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 09:35
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 07:10
        9h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 16:50
        Melbourne - Mackay | Wed, Aug 12 | Virgin Australia
        US$357
        24% off
        US$470 US$357
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Mackay - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 16 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MKY 16:00
        Melbourne - Mackay | Thu, Jun 18 | Normal Airline
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      • MKY 17:35
        5h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:20
        Mackay - Melbourne | Sun, Jul 26 | Virgin Australia
        US$115 US$197
        42% off
        42% off
        US$197 US$115
      • MKY 20:15
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Mackay - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        US$117 US$197
        41% off
        41% off
        US$197 US$117
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        AVV 20:05
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$122 US$197
        38% off
        38% off
        US$197 US$122
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        AVV 20:05
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$122
        38% off
        US$197 US$122
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        AVV 20:05
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$129
        35% off
        US$197 US$129
      • MKY 20:15
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        AVV 14:20
        Mackay - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 14 | Jetstar Airways
        US$130
        34% off
        US$197 US$130
      • MKY 20:15
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        AVV 14:20
        Mackay - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$137
        30% off
        US$197 US$137
      • MKY 20:15
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Mackay - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 6 | Jetstar Airways
        US$140
        28% off
        US$197 US$140
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        AVV 20:05
        Mackay - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$141
        28% off
        US$197 US$141
      • MKY 20:15
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        AVV 14:20
        Mackay - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$149
        24% off
        US$197 US$149
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Mackay - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Mackay to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mackay to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Mackay and Melbourne is about 1,886.87 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$115
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$232
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,886.87 km
Popular airlineVirgin Australia
Flight statistics for the Mackay–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mackay to Melbourne (MKY-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as US$115 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MKY to MEL on Sun, Jul 26), while Virgin Australia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$232 departing on Mon, Aug 10 and returning on Wed, Aug 12.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Mackay to Melbourne, including: Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mackay to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Mackay to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jul 26, with one-way flights priced at just US$115.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Australia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mackay to Melbourne is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mackay to Melbourne on June 14, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$151.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Mackay Airport to Melbourne Airport (MKY-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Mackay is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Mackay to Melbourne

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Mackay to Melbourne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne, with fares starting at US$144.

US$93
US$144
US$196
US$247
US$298
Jetstar Airways
US$144
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$272
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$298
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.