Cheap flights from New Zealand to Mackay from $1,128

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MKY
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Mackay

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Mackay flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,128

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$996
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/5-23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Mackay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Thu 21/515:55WLG - MKY
2 stops27h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 23/510:30MKY - WLG
1 stop26h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,128
Wed 8/715:40WLG - MKY
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/715:00MKY - WLG
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,135
Wed 8/715:55WLG - MKY
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/708:45MKY - WLG
1 stop28h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,176
Thu 21/506:05WLG - MKY
2 stops27h 55mEmirates
Sat 23/510:30MKY - WLG
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$1,291

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New Zealand

Fly to

Mackay

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonMackay

WLG - MKY

WLGMKY

Wellington

Thu 21/5

15:55-17:05

2 stops27h 10m

Mackay

Sat 23/5

10:30-14:40

1 stop26h 10m

$1,128

WellingtonMackay

WLG - MKY

WLGMKY

Wellington

Wed 8/7

15:40-21:35

1 stop7h 55m

Mackay

Mon 13/7

15:00-07:05

2 stops14h 05m

$1,135

WellingtonMackay

WLG - MKY

WLGMKY

Wellington

Wed 8/7

15:55-08:00

1 stop18h 05m

Mackay

Mon 13/7

08:45-14:45

1 stop28h 00m

$1,176

WellingtonMackay

WLG - MKY

WLGMKY

Wellington

Thu 21/5

06:05-08:00

2 stops27h 55m

Mackay

Sat 23/5

10:30-14:40

1 stop26h 10m

$1,291

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Mackay (average of $328). Flying from New Zealand to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $834). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mackay. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Mackay, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Mackay?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Mackay can take about 18h 05m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,176. There are 3285 km between New Zealand and Mackay. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Mackay?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Mackay (average of $328). Flying from New Zealand to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $834). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from New Zealand to Mackay

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Mackay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$173Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$815Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$926Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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