Cheap Flights to Mackay

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Mackay

Return fares to Mackay by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Mackay is July 2026, with return fares from $162 — 67% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $488).

When Should You Fly to Mackay?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Mackay, with return fares from $162. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $488 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Mackay average around $301. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 46% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Mackay

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Mackay

Average Prices for Return Flights to Mackay

These are the average prices for return airfares to Mackay

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