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Cheap Flights from Mackay to Melbourne

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QF Return flights from $496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$496
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Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$496
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$496
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Mon 07 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 14 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 15 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 07 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 15 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$496
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$496
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$528
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$528
Dep. Tue 15 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$528
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$528
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$528
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$528
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Mon 07 Sep$528
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Tue 01 Sep$528
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$528
Dep. Tue 18 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$528
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$528
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Tue 15 Sep$528
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$528
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Sun 06 Sep$528
Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$528
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 09 Sep$528

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Cheapest Mackay to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Mackay to Melbourne return airfares.

December 2025
$487
January 2026
$343
February 2026
$487
March 2026
$522
April 2026
$499
May 2026
$699
June 2026
$523

Average Mackay to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Mackay to Melbourne return airfares.

December 2025
$949
January 2026
$680
February 2026
$745
March 2026
$773

Did you know...

  • Mackay has the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code of MKY and Melbourne (Tullamarine) is MEL.
  • Melbourne (Tullamarine) is in the same time zone as Mackay. The good news is that you won't be jetlagged when you arrive.
  • has the quickest flight between Mackay and Melbourne (Tullamarine) at 8 hrs 50 mins. Stopping over at Brisbane

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Mackay?

Right now, July/2026 is the lowest-price time of year to travel to Melbourne from Mackay. The most expensive month is March/2026.

What airlines fly non-stop to Melbourne from Mackay?

No airlines fly direct between Mackay and Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Mackay to Melbourne?

Virgin Australia is the cheapest airline to fly from Mackay to Melbourne.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne from Mackay?

The best airline to fly between Mackay and Melbourne is Qantas Airways. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Mackay to Melbourne
Mackay
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Melbourne (Tullamarine)
2h 50m

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