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Flights from Cairns to Mackay

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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Mackay

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration7 h and 35 mFlights between Cairns and Mackay take, on average, 7 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportCairns AirportWhen flying from Cairns to Mackay
Destination airportMackay AirportFor the route from Cairns to Mackay
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cairns to Mackay
Airlines flying this routeQantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Cairns to Mackay
One-way average Price£167The average price for a flight Cairns - Mackay at Opodo is £167, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Mackay when departing from Cairns
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Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 367 mi
Cairns airports
Cairns Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 3 mi
Mackay airports

Book your Cairns to Mackay flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cairns to Mackay (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Cairns–Mackay route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)

The weather in Mackay

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Mackay, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 14ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to 13ºC
  • Hottest month: December
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: September
  • Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Cairns to Mackay

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cairns to Mackay:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Mackay. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Mackay

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cairns to Mackay?
When you fly from Cairns to Mackay the average price is £167. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cairns to Mackay. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Mackay?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cairns to Mackay are September, December and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Mackay?
The best time of the year to go to Mackay when flying from Cairns depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Mackay from Cairns in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cairns - Mackay.
How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Mackay?
The total flight time between Cairns and Mackay is of around 7 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 366.63 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Mackay compared to Cairns?
While in Cairns temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Mackay can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 18º ºC in Mackay, compared to the 22º ºC average in Cairns.

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