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Flights from Mackay to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Townsville, about 4h 31m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 31m
MKYMELBNE

Mackay to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey4h 31mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Townsville

Best ways to fly from Mackay to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MKY Brisbane (BNE) MEL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon14:00 MKY15:22 BNE0h 53m connection16:15 BNE19:31 MELVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
38 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 31m
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MKY Townsville (TSV) MEL
Leg 1: Hinterland Aviation · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~6h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,898 km1,179 miles
Journey time
4h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hMelbourne vs Mackay
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
MKY → MEL, AVV

Flights from Mackay to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mackay to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane and Townsville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Mackay to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,898 km.
Where do you change planes between Mackay and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE) and Townsville (TSV). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mackay and Melbourne?
Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Mackay and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Mackay.

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