How long is the flight from New Zealand to Mackay?

A quick flight from New Zealand to Mackay can take about 43h. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,467. There are 3285 km between New Zealand and Mackay. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Mackay. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Mackay?

March can be a great time to fly to Mackay from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $951. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $604. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

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.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Mackay?

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

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.

$1,467+ Flights from New Zealand to Mackay

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Mackay

Round-trip from	$1,467
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$957

Emirates
29/10-5/11
3 total stops
70h 35m total
New Zealand to Mackay

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Wed 29/1016:00WLG - MKY

2 stops43h 00mEmirates

Wed 5/1108:45MKY - WLG

1 stop27h 35mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$1,467

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Wellington

Wed 29/10

16:00-08:00

2 stops43h 00m

Mackay

Wed 5/11

08:45-15:20

1 stop27h 35m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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8.0

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505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 43h. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,467. There are 3285 km between New Zealand and Mackay.
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.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Mackay?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Mackay.
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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Zealand to Mackay

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$167	Average$629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$786	Average$971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$893	Average$1,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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