Cheap Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheap Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue., 6 May - Tue., 13 May
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$452 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$452
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 6 May from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Tue., 13 May, priced at AU$452 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 22 Jan. - Sun., 25 Jan.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$455 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$455
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 22 Jan. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Sun., 25 Jan., priced at AU$455 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., 7 May - Mon., 12 May
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$462 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$462
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 7 May from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Mon., 12 May, priced at AU$462 found 10 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 22 Jan. - Sun., 25 Jan.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$464 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$464
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 22 Jan. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Sun., 25 Jan., priced at AU$464 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 22 Jan. - Sun., 25 Jan.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$468 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$468
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 22 Jan. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Sun., 25 Jan., priced at AU$468 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 22 Jan. - Sun., 25 Jan.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$468 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$468
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 22 Jan. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Sun., 25 Jan., priced at AU$468 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Tue., 6 May - Tue., 13 May
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$472 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$472
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue., 6 May from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Tue., 13 May, priced at AU$472 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri., 7 Nov. - Mon., 10 Nov.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$475 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$475
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri., 7 Nov. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Mon., 10 Nov., priced at AU$475 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 22 Jan. - Sun., 25 Jan.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$476 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$476
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 22 Jan. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Sun., 25 Jan., priced at AU$476 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 25 Nov. - Fri., 5 Dec.
MKY
Mackay
MEL
Melbourne
AU$709 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$709
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 25 Nov. from Mackay to Melbourne, returning Fri., 5 Dec., priced at AU$709 found 3 days ago
Flight from Mackay to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Mackay
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$452
Distance
1869 km

Your quick guide to flights from Mackay to Melbourne

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Find cheap flights from Mackay to Melbourne

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$452 to AU$709, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Mackay to Melbourne around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Melbourne is normally in May.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Mackay Airport to MEL?
Pack your bags, because round-trip journeys from Mackay Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) start from AU$452. That’s based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can move quickly, so book today to nab the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MKY to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
This can differ from airline to airline, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from Mackay Airport to MEL that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for MKY to Tullamarine Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from MKY to Tullamarine Airport?
You may like to bring your own on-board entertainment, as it takes an average of 3 hours and 51 minutes to jet to MEL from Mackay Airport (MKY). A set of noise-cancelling earphones will be useful too.
How far is the flight from Mackay Airport to MEL?
Around 1 900 kilometres separates Mackay and Melbourne, so pack something to keep you busy for a couple of hours. That gripping novel you haven’t finished will be ideal.
Which airlines fly direct from Mackay Airport to MEL?
Currently, no airlines offer direct flights from MKY to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). You’ll need to book a flight with at least one stop. To get the best connections and price, lock in your fare ahead of time.
Are MKY to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from Mackay Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) arising a few weeks before the departure date. If you’d rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices that far in advance.
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