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Cheapest flight

$244

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$260

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

7h8

A flight from Mackay to Cairns takes on average 7h8.

Best time

November

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cairns is November.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Mackay to Cairns

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Cairns (Australia) from Mackay (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average ticket price of $260 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of January and December.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 20 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the company Virgin Australia to Cairns costs on average $260.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from Mackay to Cairns

Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $244 to $310
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $260
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: January
info departure city :
Mackay, Australia
airport :
Mackay Airport (MKY)
local time :

Mackay is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Mackay, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 26°C.

The city of Mackay has 1 airport(s): Mackay

destination info :
Cairns, Australia
airport :
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
local time :

Cairns is in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Cairns, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 26°C, with a minimum of 23°C and a maximum of 30°C.

The city of Cairns has 1 airport(s): Cairns

Useful info about Cairns

What is quietest tourist period to go to Cairns?

If you want to visit Cairns during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of November.

What is the most popular time to travel to Cairns?

In Cairns, the busiest tourist month is January. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Mackay to Cairns?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 20 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 11% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Mackay to Cairns is Tuesday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Mackay and Cairns?

When you leave, you can leave from Mackay, and you will arrive at .

How to reach Mackay airport from the city centre?

This information is currently not available.

Are there other means of transport to go from Mackay to Cairns?

Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Mackay and Cairns?

In summer, the average temperature is 21°C in Cairns and 19°C in Mackay. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Cairns and 41 mm in Mackay. In summer, it is warmer in Cairns and it rains less in Cairns. In winter, it is colder in Cairns and it rains more in Cairns.

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