Australia — flights from Mackay to Australia

Flight Deals from Mackay to Australia from $131

Q: What are the most popular cities to visit in Australia?

Australia's most popular cities for travelers are Sydney for the Opera House and harbor, Melbourne for food and culture, Brisbane for river life and access to the Gold Coast, Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef and Perth for beaches and wine regions. From Mackay, you can connect through Brisbane or Sydney for most onward flights.

Q: When is the best time of year to visit Australia?

For Australia, September to November and March to May are the best times for good weather and lower prices, while December to February is summer and busy in popular areas like Sydney and Cairns.

Q: How do I get to Mackay Airport from the city center?

Getting from Mackay's city center to Mackay Airport is straightforward, with taxis being the fastest and most popular option at about 10 minutes and roughly AUD 20 plus a $3.50 airport pickup fee. The Translink 303 bus runs from the CBD to the airport eleven times on weekdays and four times on Saturdays, taking around 25–27 minutes and costing about AUD 5.90, making it the budget-friendly choice. Ride-sharing services like Uber also operate from the airport, and if you drive, you can book parking online to save up to 40% on fees.

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Cheapest RT	Cheapest OW	Good Deal Price	Best Time to Fly
$374	$231	$374	Midday
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $1 below the typical $375 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $316. A round-trip at or under $374 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Midday departures average $386 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $8 less than the average departure, which is $394. See all flights to Sydney →
$469	$267	$486	Evening
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $41 below the typical $510 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $337. A round-trip at or under $486 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Evening departures average $477 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $18 less than the average departure, which is $495. See all flights to Melbourne →
$1,025	$575	$1,139	Afternoon
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $123 below the typical $1,148 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $776. A round-trip at or under $1,139 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Afternoon departures average $1,243 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $94 less than the average departure, which is $1,337. See all flights to Alice Springs →
$261	$131	$270	Morning
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $38 below the typical $299 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $422. A round-trip at or under $270 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Morning departures average $289 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $9 less than the average departure, which is $298. See all flights to Brisbane →
$733	$388	$784	Evening
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $85 below the typical $818 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $525. A round-trip at or under $784 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Evening departures average $797 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $17 less than the average departure, which is $814. See all flights to Perth →
$570	$319	$679	Morning
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $134 below the typical $704 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $414. A round-trip at or under $679 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Morning departures average $687 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $16 less than the average departure, which is $703. See all flights to Adelaide →

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The cheapest round-trip and one-way fares, the good-deal price and the best time of day to fly come directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.

Best Australia Hotel + Flight Packages

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to SYD

ibis budget Sydney Airport

Sydney, 5 Ross Smith Avenue

6.912,628 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel

6% Package Savings

^$845/person

$1,800 $1,690 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to MEL

ibis Budget - Dandenong

Dandenong, 185-193 Princes Hwy Cnr Edgewood Road

5.91,050 Reviews3-Star Hotel

2% Package Savings

^$725/person

$1,486 $1,450 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to ASP

greet Hotel Alice Springs

Alice Springs, 20 Gregory Terrace

6.5752 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

1% Package Savings

^$1,398/person

$2,838 $2,796 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to BNE

Airport Motel Brisbane

Brisbane, 638 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

7.51,127 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

^$645/person

$1,290 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to PER

Criterion Hotel Perth

Perth, 560 Hay Street

6.5682 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

^$1,163/person

$2,325 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to ADL

Jasper Motor Inn

Adelaide, 17 Jasper Street

7.1425 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

^$948/person

$1,895 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Best Australia Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to BNE

Airport Motel Brisbane

Brisbane, 638 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

7.51,127 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in BNE

^$816/person

$1,631 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to PER

Criterion Hotel Perth

Perth, 560 Hay Street

6.5682 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in PER

^$1,260/person

$2,520 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to ADL

Jasper Motor Inn

Adelaide, 17 Jasper Street

7.1425 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in ADL

^$1,085/person

$2,169 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to SYD

ibis budget Sydney Airport

Sydney, 5 Ross Smith Avenue

6.912,628 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in SYD

5% Package Savings

^$988/person

$2,081 $1,975 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to MEL

ibis Budget - Dandenong

Dandenong, 185-193 Princes Hwy Cnr Edgewood Road

5.91,050 Reviews3-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MEL

2% Package Savings

^$812/person

$1,661 $1,623 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Mackay

MKY to ASP

greet Hotel Alice Springs

Alice Springs, 20 Gregory Terrace

6.5752 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in ASP

3% Package Savings

^$1,655/person

$3,421 $3,309 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

When is the best time of day to fly?

Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Mackay to Australia. At $585 it is 17% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 13% above average.

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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of day	Average fare
Morning	$651
Midday	$585
Afternoon	$799
Evening	$802

What do round-trip flights from Mackay to Australia cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

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What do round-trip flights from Mackay to Australia cost?
Price range	Share of fares
$250 to $500	39%
$500 to $750	23%
$750 to $1,000	20%
$1,000 to $1,250	13%
$1,250 to $1,500	<1%
$1,500 to $1,750	4%
$1,750 and up	<1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from Mackay to Australia.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Australia?

Australia's most popular cities for travelers are Sydney for the Opera House and harbor, Melbourne for food and culture, Brisbane for river life and access to the Gold Coast, Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef and Perth for beaches and wine regions. From Mackay, you can connect through Brisbane or Sydney for most onward flights.

When is the best time of year to visit Australia?

For Australia, September to November and March to May are the best times for good weather and lower prices, while December to February is summer and busy in popular areas like Sydney and Cairns.

How do I get to Mackay Airport from the city center?

Getting from Mackay's city center to Mackay Airport is straightforward, with taxis being the fastest and most popular option at about 10 minutes and roughly AUD 20 plus a $3.50 airport pickup fee. The Translink 303 bus runs from the CBD to the airport eleven times on weekdays and four times on Saturdays, taking around 25–27 minutes and costing about AUD 5.90, making it the budget-friendly choice. Ride-sharing services like Uber also operate from the airport, and if you drive, you can book parking online to save up to 40% on fees.

References

Taxis » Mackay Airportmackayairport.com.au
Cheap Flights from Mackay to Brisbane | Webjet AUwebjet.com.au · Published Apr 23, 2026
Public Transport » Mackay Airportmackayairport.com.au
From MKY Mackay airport to the city center | GetToCentergettocenter.com · Published Apr 19, 2026
Backpacker Hostels near Mackay Airport (MKY), Mackay 2026 (from AU$11 🤑)hostelz.com · Published May 1, 2026
...rome2rio.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
Cheap flights from Brisbane to Mackay | Webjet AUwebjet.com.au · Published Apr 25, 2026

Flight Deals from Mackay to Australia from $131

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Best Australia Hotel + Flight Packages

Best Australia Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

When is the best time of day to fly?

What do round-trip flights from Mackay to Australia cost?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular cities to visit in Australia?

When is the best time of year to visit Australia?

How do I get to Mackay Airport from the city center?

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