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Mackay Cairns

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Wed., 02 Oct. MKY - CNS

Wed., 02 Oct. CNS - MKY

$2108 $2056

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Tue., 22 Oct. MKY - CNS

$220 $214

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Mon., 07 Oct. MKY - CNS

Tue., 08 Oct. CNS - MKY

$422 $404

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Fri., 11 Oct. MKY - CNS

Sun., 13 Oct. CNS - MKY

$650 $634

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Fri., 18 Oct. MKY - CNS

Fri., 18 Oct. CNS - MKY

$31

$581 $550

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Sun., 20 Oct. MKY - CNS

Tue., 22 Oct. CNS - MKY

$27

$530 $503

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

40% Trains are 40% more expensive in Cairns than in Mackay.

Mackay $3.5

Cairns $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Mackay.

Mackay $25

Cairns $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

50% Taxis are 50% more expensive in Cairns than in Mackay.

Mackay $6.6

Cairns $10

Coffee Regular cappuccino

2% Coffee is 2% more expensive in Cairns than in Mackay.

Mackay $6.13

Cairns $6.25

Distance: 590 kms

Mackay airports

Mackay Airport (MKY) How far from city centre: 3 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Mackay to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Mackay to Cairns?

The total flight time between Mackay and Cairns is of around 02:53 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,406 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 Mackay to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Mackay to Cairns is $214. 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 Cairns expensive to visit compared to Mackay?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 52% more expensive than Mackay, with a fare of 6.60 AUD, while train tickets costs 43% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.50 AUD in Mackay. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in both Cairns and Mackay. The price of the coffee is around 2% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Mackay the coffee costs 6.13 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Mackay to Cairns?

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 Mackay. 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!

Which airports have flights between Mackay and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Mackay and Cairns is: Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):