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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MKY 11:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        MKY 09:00
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Aug 15 | Qantas Airways
        PHP 17,890 PHP 36,567
        51% off
        51% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 17,890
      • MKY 11:25
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:50
        6h
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Aug 15 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 21,218 PHP 36,567
        42% off
        42% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 21,218
      • MKY 18:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Thu, Aug 20 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:50
        6h
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Aug 26 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 21,272 PHP 36,567
        42% off
        42% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 21,272
      • MKY 18:30
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 16:55
        4h 55m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 21,318
        42% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 21,318
      • MKY 08:25
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:50
        10h
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 21,913
        40% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 21,913
      • MKY 06:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Aug 9 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 13:05
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Aug 14 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 22,175
        39% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 22,175
      • MKY 13:05
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 19:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Thu, Aug 20 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 11:50
        6h
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Wed, Aug 26 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 27,714
        24% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 27,714
      • MKY 17:20
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:45
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 13:55
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Mon, Aug 10 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 27,777
        24% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 27,777
      • MKY 17:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Aug 9 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:00
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 13:05
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Aug 14 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 28,102
        23% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 28,102
      • MKY 08:10
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 15:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 09:20
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Sep 13 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 28,156
        23% off
        PHP 36,567 PHP 28,156
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MKY 16:00
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Aug 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MKY 11:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Qantas Airways
        PHP 8,904 PHP 18,617
        52% off
        52% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 8,904
      • MKY 17:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Mackay - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Qantas Airways
        PHP 10,646 PHP 18,617
        43% off
        43% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 10,646
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 7,434 PHP 18,617
        60% off
        60% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 7,434
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 7,488
        60% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 7,488
      • MKY 20:15
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 7,849
        57% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 7,849
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 7,867
        57% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 7,867
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 7,912
        57% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 7,912
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 8,435
        55% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 8,435
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 8,471
        54% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 8,471
      • MKY 11:25
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 8,598
        54% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 8,598
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 13,884
        25% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 13,884
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 14,335
        23% off
        PHP 18,617 PHP 14,335
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of PHP 10,796. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as PHP 28,336.

PHP 28,336
PHP 19,566
PHP 10,796
PHP 2,026
    Cheapest
  • PHP 19,640
    Feb
  • PHP 11,812
    Mar
  • PHP 12,188
    Apr
  • PHP 28,336
    May
  • PHP 14,882
    Jun
  • PHP 10,835
    Jul
  • PHP 15,228
    Aug
  • PHP 23,964
    Sep
  • PHP 13,465
    Oct
  • PHP 17,750
    Nov
  • PHP 14,144
    Dec
  • PHP 10,796
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

PHP 16,464
PHP 13,684
PHP 10,904
PHP 8,124
    Cheapest
  • PHP 13,171
    Mon
  • PHP 16,464
    Tue
  • PHP 15,097
    Wed
  • PHP 11,448
    Thu
  • PHP 15,808
    Fri
  • PHP 10,904
    Sat
  • PHP 16,254
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Mackay to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From PHP 6,893
Virgin Australia
From PHP 8,029
Qantas Airways
From PHP 17,655

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Flight Schedule from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF2354

    Mackay Airport

    11:35

    MKY

    1h

    Direct

    12:35

    TSV

    S M T W T F -
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  2. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:00

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    14:00

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  3. QF2358

    Mackay Airport

    17:10

    MKY

    1h

    Direct

    18:10

    TSV

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  4. QF2358

    Townsville Airport

    18:35

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    19:35

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  5. VA618

    Mackay Airport

    18:30

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    20:00

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  6. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  7. VA600

    Mackay Airport

    06:20

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:50

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. VA775

    Brisbane Airport

    08:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. VA600

    Mackay Airport

    06:20

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:50

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. VA781

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    13:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. VA608

    Mackay Airport

    11:25

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    12:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. VA793

    Brisbane Airport

    17:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    20:10

    CNS

    - - - - T - -

  13. VA608

    Mackay Airport

    11:25

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    12:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Direct

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - W - F S

  15. VA610

    Mackay Airport

    13:45

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    15:15

    BNE

    S - - - T - S
    Search

  16. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  17. VA608

    Mackay Airport

    11:25

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    12:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  19. JQ889

    Mackay Airport

    21:15

    MKY

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    BNE

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  20. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 599.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price PHP 7,434
Cheapest return ticket price PHP 17,890

FAQs for Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 2 hours 25 minutes to fly from Mackay Airport (mky) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around PHP 20,397 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PHP 20,397 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Mackay Airport (MKY) at 09:30 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 11:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Mackay Airport (MKY) at 17:45 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:10.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 115 flights per month.

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