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WAS — MKY
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

Flights to Mackay in 2024

Find the latest flights to Mackay in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

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January

Cheapest in

November

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$1,059
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024

When is the best time to book a flight to Mackay?

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Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Mackay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Mackay?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Mackay should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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  • How long is the flight to Mackay?

    The great thing about visiting a city like Mackay, Australia, from New Zealand is that you will generally find plenty of convenient options to get you there. You can make the trip from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Mackay Airport (MKY), Mackay, in about 7h. For flights that depart from Wellington International Airport (WLG), you should expect a travel time around 7h 35min, and for those from Christchurch International Airport (CHC), your travel time will be around 7h 20min.

  • Are there direct flights to Mackay?

    While it is unfortunate that you cannot find any direct flights to Mackay from cities in New Zealand, that does not mean that there are not some great Mackay flight deals to be had. There are one-stop flights available departing from Auckland International, Christchurch and Wellington that all have layovers at Brisbane International Airport (BNE).

  • How do you get from Mackay Airport to the city centre?

    Maybe one of the most convenient things about travelling to the airport at Mackay is how close the location of the airport is to the centre of town. One way to get from the airport to the centre of Mackay is aboard one of the buses offered by Mackay Transit Coaches; they make the trip in about 8min for around A$ 3 (NZ$ 3.10). Another option is to take a taxi, which can get you to town in about 6min for a price of roughly A$ 16.50 (NZ$ 17.25). If you don't have a lot of luggage with you and you're feeling like getting a little exercise, you could even walk from the airport to the centre of the town, in about 50min.

  • What are some things to do in Mackay?

    Bluewater Lagoon is an amazing place for the entire family to visit because it offers a number of pools, waterslides plus it has a dedicated kids’ area. Artspace Mackay is an art museum inside a building that is a great piece of architecture. Not only is there a great collection of artwork found here, but there's also a popular cafe, where you can spend a little bit of time enjoying some food or beverages. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens is a very relaxing and tranquil place to spend some time walking through lush green spaces, and there is also a playground for kids here as well. If you're looking for a great beach where the entire family can spend an afternoon swimming and sunbathing, then make the trip to Harbour Beach. This lifeguard-patrolled beach even offers quite a bit of playground equipment that kids can enjoy when they're not swimming.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly to Mackay?

    As a citizen of New Zealand that is planning on making a trip to Australia, you will need a valid passport to enter the country. While you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to Australia, the Australian immigration authority will grant you a special category visa when you arrive if you are travelling as a tourist.

  • What does MKY mean?

    Great question - MKY just means Mackay Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay?

    If you book a flight to Mackay, you will be flying into Mackay, which is the city’s only airport. Mackay (MKY) is located 3.3 km from the centre of Mackay.

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