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Flights from Melbourne to Mackay
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Townsville, about 4h 26m door to door (209 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 26m
Melbourne to Mackay at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Townsville
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Mackay
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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MEL Brisbane (BNE) MKY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Wed16:15 MEL17:18 BNE0h 57m connection18:15 BNE19:41 MKYJetstar Airways
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 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMackay vs Melbourne
- Currency in Mackay
- AUD
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → MKY
Flights from Melbourne to Mackay: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Mackay?
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 Melbourne to Mackay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,898 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Mackay?
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 Melbourne and Mackay?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mackay?
Mackay is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
