How long is the flight from New Zealand to Mackay?

A quick flight from New Zealand to Mackay can take about 8h 50m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $939. There are 3286 km between New Zealand and Mackay. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 NZ to MKY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Mackay as you normally would.

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.

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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.

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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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Deal found 18/9$847

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Deal found 18/9$939

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1 stop27h 50m

Deal found 19/9$1,194

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Round-trip from	$847
One-way from	$372
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$1,465

Qantas Airways
3/11-10/11
2 total stops
15h 15m total
New Zealand to Mackay

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21/11-31/12
1 total stop
10h 20m total
New Zealand to Mackay

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AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/11

06:50-14:10

1 stop10h 20m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$372

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

19:15-17:00

2 stops24h 45m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$630

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/12

12:10-12:10

1 stop27h 00m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$726

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/12

07:30-19:15

2 stops14h 45m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$749

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/12

19:15-17:15

2 stops25h 00m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$766

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/11

21:10-11:10

3 stops41h 00m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$772

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/12

06:50-17:15

1 stop13h 25m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$880

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

06:50-17:00

2 stops13h 10m

Mackay

Tue 10/11

13:00-00:45

1 stop8h 45m

$931

ChristchurchMackay

CHC Christchurch - MKY Mackay

CHCMKY

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

06:20-12:10

1 stop8h 50m

Mackay

Tue 10/11

08:15-00:25

1 stop13h 10m

$939

AucklandMackay

AKL Auckland Intl - MKY Mackay

AKLMKY

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

06:50-12:10

1 stop8h 20m

Mackay

Tue 5/1

17:55-20:30

1 stop23h 35m

$1,061

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Mackay (average of $433). Flying from New Zealand to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Mackay, such as Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.5

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2.0

Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

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7.5

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

569 reviews

Qantas Airways

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1,101 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

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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 8h 50m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $939. There are 3286 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.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Mackay?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Mackay (average of $433). Flying from New Zealand to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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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