Question 1

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cairns and Mackay?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cairns and Mackay thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cairns and Mackay can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cairns and Mackay?

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

Question 11

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 12

What flights operate between Cairns and Mackay?

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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 13

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 14

How many airports are there near Mackay?

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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 15

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

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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 nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Mackay arrive?

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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 17

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 18

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	£112
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£448
Cheapest round-trip	£234
Average round-trip	£287
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No	0 0
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	0 0
Airnorth	ANO	TL	Yes	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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