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Wed, 10 Sept - Fri, 12 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - MKY
521$
508$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 5 Sept - Sun, 7 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - MKY
524$
511$
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Thu, 25 Sept - Sat, 27 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - MKY
574$
560$
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Wed, 10 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
-13 %
259$
226$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 1 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
250$
238$
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Mon, 22 Sept
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
263$
253$
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Mon, 6 Oct
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MKY - CNS
263$
254$
Prime price per passenger
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
40%Trains are 40% more expensive in Cairns than in Mackay.
Mackay$3.50
Cairns$5.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
20%A meal in Cairns is 20% cheaper than a meal in Mackay.
Mackay$25.00
Cairns$20.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
20%Taxis are 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Mackay.
Mackay$8.30
Cairns$10.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
3%Coffee in Cairns is 3% cheaper than in Mackay.
Mackay$6.10
Cairns$5.92
Distance: 590 kms
Mackay airports
Mackay Airport (MKY)How far from city centre: 3 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Mackay to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Mackay to Cairns?
The total flight time between Mackay and Cairns is of around 02:53 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,406 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Mackay to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Mackay to Cairns is $226. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Mackay?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 20% more expensive than Mackay, with a fare of 8.30 AUD,

while train tickets costs 43% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.50 AUD in Mackay.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 AUD in Cairns, 20% less than the 25.00 AUD in Mackay.

The price of the coffee is around 3% cheaper in Cairns, with an average of 5.92 AUD, while in Mackay the coffee costs 6.10 AUD.

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Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Mackay to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Mackay. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
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Which airports have flights between Mackay and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Mackay and Cairns is: Mackay Airport (MKY) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Qantas Airways.

Which are the airlines with flights from Mackay to Cairns?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Mackay to Cairns are:

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