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Low Price Flights from Mackay to Townsville

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Mackay to Townsville

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Mackay to Townsville, including Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Qantas Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mackay to Townsville according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Mackay to Townsville in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 164, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 309.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MKY 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 12:35
        Mackay - Townsville | Thu, Jan 22 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 14:20
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 15:20
        Townsville - Mackay | Tue, Jan 27 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 309 AU$ 642
        52% off
        52% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 309
      • MKY 17:20
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 18:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Wed, Jan 21 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 08:10
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 09:10
        Townsville - Mackay | Fri, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 441 AU$ 642
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 441
      • MKY 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 12:35
        Mackay - Townsville | Fri, Feb 6 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 16:15
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 17:15
        Townsville - Mackay | Sun, Feb 8 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 447 AU$ 642
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 447
      • MKY 17:20
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 18:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Wed, Feb 4 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 08:10
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 09:10
        Townsville - Mackay | Sat, Feb 7 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 448
        30% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 448
      • MKY 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 12:35
        Mackay - Townsville | Thu, Feb 26 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 16:15
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 17:15
        Townsville - Mackay | Sun, Mar 1 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 449
        30% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 449
      • MKY 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 12:35
        Mackay - Townsville | Tue, Feb 3 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 08:10
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 09:10
        Townsville - Mackay | Tue, Feb 10 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 449
        30% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 449
      • MKY 17:20
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 18:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Sun, Jan 18 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 16:15
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 17:15
        Townsville - Mackay | Thu, Jan 22 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 450
        30% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 450
      • MKY 17:20
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 18:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Mon, Jan 26 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 14:20
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 15:20
        Townsville - Mackay | Tue, Jan 27 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 450
        30% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 450
      • MKY 11:35
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 12:35
        Mackay - Townsville | Thu, Feb 12 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 16:15
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 17:15
        Townsville - Mackay | Mon, Feb 16 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 455
        28% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 455
      • MKY 17:20
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 18:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Wed, Mar 18 | Qantas Airways
        TSV 16:15
        1h
        Direct
        MKY 17:15
        Townsville - Mackay | Sun, Mar 22 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 456
        28% off
        AU$ 642 AU$ 456
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV Invalid Date
        Mackay - Townsville | Tue, Jan 20 | Normal Airline
        TSV 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MKY 16:00
        Townsville - Mackay | Thu, Jan 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MKY 17:20
        1h
        Direct
        TSV 18:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Mon, Feb 16 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 164 AU$ 299
        45% off
        45% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 164
      • MKY 21:15
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 20:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Mon, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 198 AU$ 299
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 198
      • MKY 21:15
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 20:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Wed, Feb 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 198 AU$ 299
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 198
      • MKY 21:15
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        TSV 09:10
        Mackay - Townsville | Wed, Feb 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 207
        31% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 207
      • MKY 21:15
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 20:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Thu, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 208
        30% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 208
      • MKY 21:15
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 20:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Tue, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 208
        30% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 208
      • MKY 21:15
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 20:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Fri, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 209
        30% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 209
      • MKY 21:15
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        TSV 09:10
        Mackay - Townsville | Sat, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 212
        28% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 212
      • MKY 21:15
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        TSV 09:10
        Mackay - Townsville | Sat, Jan 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 212
        28% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 212
      • MKY 21:15
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        TSV 20:20
        Mackay - Townsville | Thu, Feb 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 212
        28% off
        AU$ 299 AU$ 212
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV Invalid Date
        Mackay - Townsville | Tue, Jan 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Mackay to Townsville are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mackay to Townsville Flight Details

The distance between Mackay and Townsville is approximately 330.16km. It takes around 1 hour on average to fly from Mackay to Townsville. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 164
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 309
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance330.16km
Average flight time1 hour
Popular airlineQantas Airways
Flight statistics for the Mackay–Townsville route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville (TSV)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qantas Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 164 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MKY to TSV on Mon, Feb 16), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 309 departing on Thu, Jan 22 and returning on Tue, Jan 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Mackay to Townsville with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour to fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville (TSV).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mackay to Townsville is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 8 flight per week flying from Mackay to Townsville. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- QF2358 (18:01) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- QF2354 (11:39)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mackay to Townsville, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Feb 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 164.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Townsville travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mackay to Townsville is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mackay to Townsville on January 22, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 207.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Townsville, with Mackay Airport to Townsville Airport (MKY-TSV) is by far the most common option on this route: Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The time difference between Townsville and Mackay is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Mackay to Townsville by air

Whether you're planning a trip from Mackay to Townsville or in search of Mackay to Townsville flights, you've landed at the perfect place. Kickstart your search for the best airfares by selecting your preferred travel date above. If you're eager to get insight into your journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket strategies, and a wealth of other valuable information await you below. Keep reading to uncover all the essential details.

Mackay to Townsville airfares

The airfares for Mackay and Townsville can vary significantly. The price of an air ticket is influenced by various factors, including demand levels, selected travel dates and times, seat availability, and pricing strategies implemented by different airlines. Additionally, the fares may also be adjusted based on the travel class you choose, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Mackay to Townsville

Securing the most affordable deals on flights from Mackay to Townsville requires a combination of flexibility, persistence, and a sprinkle of luck. To assist you in obtaining the best prices, here are some helpful tips:

  • 1. Embrace flexibility with your travel dates and times: Airfares tend to be more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Remain open to alternative airports: Exploring nearby airports can often lead to surprisingly lower fares.
  • 3. Consider booking separate airlines for outbound and inbound flights: Opting for two one-way tickets instead of a round-trip ticket may potentially offer cost savings.
  • 4. Explore the option of booking a connection flight from Mackay to Townsville: Connecting flights can sometimes be more economical than direct ones.
  • 5. Keep an eye out for last-minute flight deals: Sometimes, spontaneous travel plans can lead to fantastic bargains.

Airlines from Mackay to Townsville

Qantas Airways runs full-service flights from Mackay to Townsville. Passengers can enjoy a wide range of services and amenities onboard, ensuring a pleasant journey. For those seeking alternative options, several low-cost airlines offer connecting flights for travelers. This provides flexibility and choice in selecting the most suitable flight option for your travel needs.

Mackay to Townsville flight time

On average, the flight duration from Mackay to Townsville is approximately 1 hour 5 mins, with the fastest flight completing the journey in just 55 mins from Mackay airport to Townsville airport.

Everything you need to know about Mackay airport

Located in South Mackay, Queensland, Mackay Airport (MKY) serves as the primary air hub for the vibrant city of Mackay. The airport features a modern terminal that handles both domestic and international flights, providing a seamless travel experience. Airlines such as QantasLink, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar operate from MKY, offering excellent connectivity. The airport is conveniently situated approximately 6 kilometers from the city center, and travelers can easily reach their destinations through options including airport shuttles, taxis, or rental cars, with an average travel time of 10-15 minutes.

Arriving at Townsville airport

Townsville Airport (TSV) is nestled in the vibrant Garbutt, Queensland. This modern airport features a terminal handling both domestic and international flights, providing a convenient gateway to the city of Townsville. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are some of the reputable airlines operating from TSV, offering a wide array of flight choices. Situated around 7 kilometers away from the city center, travelers can easily access the airport through various transportation options, including airport shuttles, taxis, or rental cars, with an average travel time of 15-20 minutes.

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