Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cairns to Mackay?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Mackay takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cairns and Mackay?

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The flight distance between Cairns and Mackay is 598 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Mackay?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Mackay. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bangkok, Denpasar, Townsville, Seoul, Sunshine Coast Region, Darwin, Manila, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Gold Coast, Singapore, Adelaide, Perth, London, Chiang Mai, Cebu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Mackay?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mackay and Brisbane, Manila, Darwin, Sydney, Uluru, City of Newcastle, Melbourne, Davao, Adelaide, Rockhampton, Christchurch, Port Macquarie, Lae, Perth, Auckland, Hobart, Ho Chi Minh City, Nelson, Wellington, Tokyo.

Question 6

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 7

What airports are near Mackay?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Mackay is Mackay. It is also served by Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Cairns and Mackay?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Mackay with Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Regional Express.

Question 9

When's the best time to travel between Cairns and Mackay?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Mackay, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Cairns and Mackay?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Cairns and Mackay, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns

Question 12

How many airports are there near Mackay?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Mackay. The main one is Mackay and other nearby airports include Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Mackay depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Mackay arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Mackay, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Cairns and Mackay depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Cairns and Mackay arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Mackay, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£140
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£377
Cheapest round-trip	£273
Average round-trip	£290
Nonstop flights in October	£377 – £1,259

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	24°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	27°C	24°C
April	25°C	22°C
May	23°C	19°C
June	21°C	17°C
July	21°C	16°C
August	21°C	16°C
September	23°C	19°C
October	25°C	21°C
November	27°C	22°C
December	28°C	24°C

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Flights starting at £140. Choose between Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, or Jetstar Airways to find the best price.

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