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Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$222 and round-trip from AU$508. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        MKY 9:00 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Aug 22 | Qantas Airways
        MKY 5:10 PM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:35 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Qantas Airways
        AU$821 AU$1,141
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$1,141 AU$821
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Sep 19 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 11:25 AM
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508 AU$1,141
        55% off
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        MKY 5:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Aug 21 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 11:25 AM
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 4:10 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508 AU$1,141
        55% off
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Aug 29 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:20 AM
        17h
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 1:55 PM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Thu, Aug 27 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:30 PM
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Aug 28 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:20 AM
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:10 AM
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 4:55 PM
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Sep 5 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:20 AM
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:10 AM
        Mackay - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Tue, Aug 25 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:20 AM
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:10 AM
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        10h
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Aug 26 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:30 PM
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 11:25 AM
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:10 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Sep 19 | Virgin Australia
        AU$508
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$508
      • CNS 1:50 PM
        8h
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Sep 16 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 6:20 AM
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 1:10 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        AU$509
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$509
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 1:05 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Tue, Sep 1 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 8:25 AM
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 1:10 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Virgin Australia
        AU$510
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$510
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        MKY 11:25 AM
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 4:10 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Virgin Australia
        AU$510
        55% off
        AU$1,141 AU$510
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MKY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
        MKY 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 6:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        MKY 9:00 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Sep 26 | Qantas Airways
        AU$441 AU$620
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$620 AU$441
      • CNS 6:45 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        MKY 9:00 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Tue, Sep 1 | Qantas Airways
        AU$446 AU$620
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$620 AU$446
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 7:40 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$222 AU$620
        64% off
        64% off
        AU$620 AU$222
      • CNS 7:30 AM
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        MKY 7:40 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$223
        64% off
        AU$620 AU$223
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 7:40 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$239
        61% off
        AU$620 AU$239
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 7:40 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$244
        61% off
        AU$620 AU$244
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        10h
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Tue, Aug 25 | Virgin Australia
        AU$250
        60% off
        AU$620 AU$250
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40 AM
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Aug 28 | Virgin Australia
        AU$253
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$253
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 1:05 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Tue, Sep 22 | Virgin Australia
        AU$253
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$253
      • CNS 1:55 PM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Thu, Aug 27 | Virgin Australia
        AU$254
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$254
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        10h
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Sep 9 | Virgin Australia
        AU$254
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$254
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 1:05 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Thu, Sep 10 | Virgin Australia
        AU$254
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$254
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        6h
        1 stop
        MKY 5:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Mon, Oct 5 | Virgin Australia
        AU$254
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$254
      • CNS 2:50 PM
        7h
        1 stop
        MKY 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        AU$254
        59% off
        AU$620 AU$254
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MKY 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$222) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$222
Virgin Australia
From AU$253
Qantas Airways
From AU$305

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Mackay and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  2. VA605

    Brisbane Airport

    9:00 AM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    MKY

    S M T W T F S

  3. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:50 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:05 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. VA615

    Brisbane Airport

    4:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    MKY

    S M T W T F S

  5. QF1887

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    1:50 PM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    4:10 PM

    BNE

    - - - W - F S
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  6. JQ888

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    MKY

    S M - W T - S

  7. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  8. VA609

    Brisbane Airport

    11:25 AM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    1:05 PM

    MKY

    S - - W T - S

  9. VA782

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    1:55 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    4:10 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. VA621

    Brisbane Airport

    8:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    MKY

    S M T W T - S

  11. VA776

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  12. VA615

    Brisbane Airport

    4:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    MKY

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ931

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:10 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. VA615

    Brisbane Airport

    4:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    MKY

    S M T W T F S

  15. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:50 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:05 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. VA621

    Brisbane Airport

    8:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    MKY

    S M T W T - S

  17. QF1561

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:25 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:40 AM

    BNE

    S M T - T - -
    Search

  18. JQ888

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    MKY

    S M - W T - S

  19. JQ931

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:10 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. JQ888

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    MKY

    S M - W T - S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Mackay Airport

Learn about Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Mackay Airport (MKY) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 599.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$222
Cheapest return ticket price AU$508

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Mackay Airport?

    It takes around 2 hours 16 minutes to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport (cns) to Mackay Airport (mky).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mackay Airport (MKY).
  • Tickets cost around AU$421 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mackay Airport (MKY) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Mackay Airport (MKY) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$451 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 06:45 and arrives in Mackay Airport (MKY) at 09:00.
    • The distance from Mackay Airport to downtown is about 3 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 100 flights per month.

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