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Cheap Flight Deals from Mackay to Melbourne (MKY-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Mackay to Melbourne 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.

Recent return flight deals from Mackay to Melbourne

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Mackay to Melbourne.
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21:05 - 00:15MKY-MEL
26h 10m1 stop
07:05 - 20:30MEL-MKY
14h 25m1 stop
$361Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Mar - Wed, 12 Mar
21:05 - 00:15MKY-MEL
26h 10m1 stop
07:05 - 20:30MEL-MKY
14h 25m1 stop
$386Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
21:05 - 00:15MKY-MEL
26h 10m1 stop
07:05 - 20:30MEL-MKY
14h 25m1 stop
$468Jetstar
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Thu, 20 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
21:05 - 20:00MKY-MEL
21h 55m2 stops
07:05 - 20:30MEL-MKY
14h 25m1 stop
$472Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
06:00 - 17:40MKY-MEL
10h 40m1 stop
08:40 - 17:10MEL-MKY
9h 30m2 stops
$635Qantas Airways
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Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
08:25 - 18:20MKY-MEL
9h 55m1 stop
14:30 - 21:30MEL-MKY
7h 00m2 stops
$636Virgin Australia
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Thu, 22 May - Mon, 26 May
06:40 - 12:15MKY-MEL
4h 35m1 stop
21:00 - 10:40MEL-MKY
14h 40m2 stops
$639Virgin Australia
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Thu, 20 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
06:00 - 11:40MKY-MEL
4h 40m1 stop
17:20 - 21:25MEL-MKY
5h 05m1 stop
$660Qantas Airways
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Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
08:20 - 08:05MKY-MEL
23h 45m2 stops
18:25 - 16:40MEL-MKY
22h 15m3 stops
$1,801Air New Zealand
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Thu, 22 May - Mon, 26 May
12:45 - 10:50MKY-MEL
21h 05m3 stops
18:55 - 12:00MEL-MKY
18h 05m2 stops
$2,027Air New Zealand
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Thu, 20 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar

Flights from Mackay to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mackay to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Mackay to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, 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 from Mackay to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $566 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $670 and $667 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$206
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Mackay to Melbourne

When to book flights from Mackay to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mackay to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Mackay to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport was $128 for a one-way ticket and $225 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Mackay to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Mackay you will be using Mackay. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mackay to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Mackay to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mackay to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Mackay and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Mackay to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mackay to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $608 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $864 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 from Mackay to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from 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 from Mackay to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 Melbourne from Mackay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Mackay to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mackay to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Mackay to Melbourne? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
10.0
BonzaOverall score based on 5 reviews
9.2Boarding
9.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.4Comfort
7.6Food
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2023MCY - CNS
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Boarding could be smoother but that's probably more to do with the airport infrastructure

I liked the friendly team, the roomy comfortable seats, easy to use on flight entertainment, flights on time,

Personal kind attention to all.App was not spot on, but staff able to deal with any requests.Staff were legends !!

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

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