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Last minute flights from Cairns to Mackay

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Cairns Mackay
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Mon., 02 Dec. CNS - MKY
Tue., 03 Dec. MKY - CNS
$589 $558
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Cairns Mackay
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Wed., 27 Nov. CNS - MKY
$270 $263
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Cairns Mackay
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Wed., 20 Nov. CNS - MKY
Wed., 27 Nov. MKY - CNS
$537 $525
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Cairns Mackay
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Fri., 15 Nov. CNS - MKY
Mon., 18 Nov. MKY - CNS
$747 $722
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Cairns Mackay
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Wed., 27 Nov. CNS - MKY
Mon., 02 Dec. MKY - CNS
$554 $537
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
30% Trains in Mackay are 30% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns $5
Mackay $3.5
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
10% The average meal is 10% more expensive in Mackay than in Cairns.
Cairns $23.5
Mackay $25
Distance: 590 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms
Mackay airports
Mackay Airport (MKY) How far from city centre: 3 kms

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When do you want to depart from Cairns? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Mackay. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Cairns to Mackay and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Mackay

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Mackay?
The total flight time between Cairns and Mackay is of around 03:45 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,196 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Mackay at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Mackay is $263. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Mackay expensive to visit compared to Cairns?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Mackay costs an average of 6.60 AUD, 34% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD, while train tickets costs 30% less in Mackay: 3.50 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Mackay, 6% more than the 23.50 AUD in Cairns. The price of the coffee is around 6% cheaper in Mackay, with an average of 5.88 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Mackay?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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