Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Mackay round-trip from $378. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $622, and Qantas Airways, from $749. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Mackay for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Mackay is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne to Mackay in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Mackay flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mackay ranges from 10.0 - 310.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 310.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Mackay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mackay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Mackay?

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Mackay, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Mackay?

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Flights from Melbourne to Mackay are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Mackay.

Question 9

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

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To save up to 97% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 28 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Mackay from $591 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $591 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 10

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Mackay from Melbourne average $564. You can even find prices in April for less than $564, as users have found deals to Mackay from as low as $424. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Mackay from Melbourne. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 15%.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MKY?

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Mackay in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 12

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay from Melbourne?

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Mackay (MKY), located 3.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Mackay. 3 airlines have flights to Mackay from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Mackay should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Mackay?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Mackay?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Mackay. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Mackay?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Mackay for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Mackay with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Mackay, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Mackay become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to Mackay flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$378
One-way from	$263
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$539

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$362	Average$474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$442	Average$553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$589	Average$873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Mackay from $263

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Mackay are usually found in April or March, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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