How long is the flight from Auckland to Mackay?

Qantas Airways and Emirates can get you from Auckland to Mackay in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Auckland to Mackay is about 3029 km.

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

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $444. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $833 round trip. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Mackay for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Auckland to Mackay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Mackay?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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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Mon 14/1206:50 -

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Deal found 11/10$952

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1 stop24h 45m

Deal found 8/10$1,229

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Round-trip from	$934
One-way from	$411
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$1,275

Qantas Airways
14/12-5/1
2 total stops
28h 20m total
Auckland to Mackay

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Jetstar
20/10-31/12
1 total stop
28h 15m total
Auckland to Mackay

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($301 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

18:25-19:40

1 stop28h 15m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$411

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

18:25-11:10

2 stops19h 45m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$598

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AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/1

12:50-21:35

2 stops11h 45m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$777

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/11

06:50-12:10

1 stop8h 20m

Mackay

Tue 1/12

11:00-00:45

1 stop10h 45m

$1,025

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

06:50-12:10

1 stop8h 20m

Mackay

Tue 5/1

15:45-14:45

1 stop20h 00m

$1,050

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/1

06:10-10:10

2 stops31h 00m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,074

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/11

06:50-12:10

1 stop8h 20m

Mackay

Fri 27/11

11:00-14:45

1 stop24h 45m

$1,229

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/11

06:00-14:10

2 stops11h 10m

Mackay

Thu 3/12

06:00-00:45

1 stop15h 45m

$1,372

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Mackay (average of $443). Flying from Auckland to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,526). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Mackay?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Mackay flights typically cost between $1,224 and $1,352 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $934 on Qantas Airways (14 Dec–5 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Auckland to Mackay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,109 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Qantas Airways

7.5

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1,109 reviews

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1,109 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

573 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,109 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Auckland to Mackay?
Qantas Airways and Emirates can get you from Auckland to Mackay in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Auckland to Mackay is about 3029 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Mackay round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $444. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $833 round trip. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Mackay for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Mackay that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Mackay?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Mackay.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Mackay?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Mackay?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Mackay (average of $443). Flying from Auckland to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,526). 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.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Mackay flights typically cost between $1,224 and $1,352 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $934 on Qantas Airways (14 Dec–5 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Auckland to Mackay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Auckland to Mackay flights typically cost between $1,224 and $1,352 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $934 on Qantas Airways (14 Dec–5 Jan).