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Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 112 and round-trip from € 311. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MKY 11:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        MKY 09:00
        Cairns - Mackay | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
        € 337 € 639
        47% off
        47% off
        € 639 € 337
      • MKY 11:55
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 14:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 06:45
        2h 15m
        Direct
        MKY 09:00
        Cairns - Mackay | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        € 517 € 639
        19% off
        19% off
        € 639 € 517
      • MKY 11:35
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 15:55
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 11:50
        6h
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
        € 311 € 639
        51% off
        51% off
        € 639 € 311
      • MKY 08:25
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:05
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 09:20
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
        € 312
        51% off
        € 639 € 312
      • MKY 08:25
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:50
        10h
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        € 313
        51% off
        € 639 € 313
      • MKY 18:35
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:05
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:40
        6h 10m
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Australia
        € 314
        51% off
        € 639 € 314
      • MKY 13:45
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        € 317
        50% off
        € 639 € 317
      • MKY 06:20
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 20:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Sep 27 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Cairns - Mackay | Tue, Sep 29 | Virgin Australia
        € 317
        50% off
        € 639 € 317
      • MKY 11:25
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        € 317
        50% off
        € 639 € 317
      • MKY 06:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 13:05
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        € 317
        50% off
        € 639 € 317
      • MKY 08:25
        7h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:50
        10h
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Sep 27 | Virgin Australia
        € 318
        50% off
        € 639 € 318
      • MKY 13:45
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 23:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Thu, Oct 1 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Oct 3 | Virgin Australia
        € 319
        50% off
        € 639 € 319
      • MKY 06:20
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 13:10
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 11:50
        6h
        1 stop
        MKY 17:50
        Cairns - Mackay | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        € 324
        49% off
        € 639 € 324
      • MKY 06:20
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:45
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Cairns - Mackay | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        € 328
        49% off
        € 639 € 328
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MKY 16:00
        Cairns - Mackay | Sun, Sep 27 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MKY 11:35
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
        € 171 € 226
        24% off
        24% off
        € 226 € 171
      • MKY 17:10
        2h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:35
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
        € 183 € 226
        19% off
        19% off
        € 226 € 183
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        € 112 € 226
        50% off
        50% off
        € 226 € 112
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        € 114
        50% off
        € 226 € 114
      • MKY 20:25
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        € 115
        49% off
        € 226 € 115
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        € 117
        48% off
        € 226 € 117
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 118
        48% off
        € 226 € 118
      • MKY 20:40
        14h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:20
        Mackay - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        € 119
        47% off
        € 226 € 119
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        € 125
        45% off
        € 226 € 125
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        € 127
        44% off
        € 226 € 127
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        € 137
        39% off
        € 226 € 137
      • MKY 11:35
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 15:55
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        € 141
        38% off
        € 226 € 141
      • MKY 20:15
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        € 166
        27% off
        € 226 € 166
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Mackay - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 177
        22% off
        € 226 € 177
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Mackay - Cairns | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 € 157. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as € 412.

€ 412
€ 285
€ 157
€ 30
    Cheapest
  • € 285
    Feb
  • € 172
    Mar
  • € 177
    Apr
  • € 412
    May
  • € 216
    Jun
  • € 158
    Jul
  • € 221
    Aug
  • € 348
    Sep
  • € 196
    Oct
  • € 258
    Nov
  • € 206
    Dec
  • € 157
    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.

€ 239
€ 199
€ 159
€ 119
    Cheapest
  • € 192
    Mon
  • € 239
    Tue
  • € 200
    Wed
  • € 167
    Thu
  • € 231
    Fri
  • € 159
    Sat
  • € 221
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 114) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 114
Qantas Airways
From € 141
Virgin Australia
From € 148

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What is the 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. QF2356

    Mackay Airport

    15:45

    MKY

    1h

    Direct

    16:45

    TSV

    - - - - - F S
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  2. QF2352

    Townsville Airport

    17:40

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    18:40

    CNS

    - - - - T - S

  3. QF2354

    Mackay Airport

    11:55

    MKY

    1h

    Direct

    12:55

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. QF2354

    Townsville Airport

    13:20

    TSV

    1h

    Direct

    14:20

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. VA600

    Mackay Airport

    06:20

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:50

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA775

    Brisbane Airport

    08:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  7. VA618

    Mackay Airport

    18:30

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    20:00

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  8. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:10

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  9. VA604

    Mackay Airport

    08:25

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    09:55

    BNE

    S - - W T F -
    Search

  10. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    13:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    16:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. VA600

    Mackay Airport

    06:20

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:50

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. VA781

    Brisbane Airport

    10:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    13:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. VA610

    Mackay Airport

    13:45

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    15:15

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  14. JQ934

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Direct

    20:20

    CNS

    - M - W - F S

  15. VA610

    Mackay Airport

    13:45

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    15:15

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  16. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:10

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  17. VA600

    Mackay Airport

    06:20

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    07:50

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. VA785

    Brisbane Airport

    13:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    16:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  19. VA604

    Mackay Airport

    08:25

    MKY

    1h 30m

    Direct

    09:55

    BNE

    S - - W T F -
    Search

  20. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:40

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:10

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 599.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 112
Cheapest return ticket price € 311

FAQs for Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 14 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 11:35, and the last departs at 17:10, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 307 in September, 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.
  • One-way flights from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from € 112, and round-trip fares start from € 311. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Oct 19; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 12 minutes, and around 11 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport is € 199. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Mackay Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 6 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Mackay Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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