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Flight deals from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £467. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Mackay.£319 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mackay on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.
Mackay.£325 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mackay on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £325, select.
Mackay.£380 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mackay on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.
Mackay.£467 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mackay on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £467, select.
Mackay.£479 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mackay on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £479, select.
Mackay.£517 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mackay on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £517, select.
Mackay.£521 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mackay on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £521, select.
Mackay.£547 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mackay on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £547, select.
Mackay.£597 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Mackay on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £597, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Mackay

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Gold Coast to Mackay flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Gold Coast to Mackay: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Gold Coast to Mackay below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mackay.

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Gold Coast to Mackay: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£319
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast to Mackay: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Gold Coast to Mackay is £319. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Gold Coast to Mackay. But we found flights with one or more stops from £319.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Gold Coast to Mackay.
The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Mackay is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Gold Coast Airport and Mackay Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mackay but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mackay is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mackay.

Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mackay Airport (MKY): what you need to know

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your OOL to MKY flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport. Cairns Airport is a top stopover on the OOL to MKY route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • £160 is the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport flight. Return flights start at £319. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to MKY, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OOL to MKY.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport.

Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

  • When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near OOL:

Arriving at Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • Reserve a hotel near MKY if you're catching a late Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Mackay Airport rental car and discover Mackay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Avis and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Mackay Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Mackay Airport (MKY) to central Mackay

  • Mackay Airport to the centre of Mackay has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.

  • It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mackay in February.

  • The warmest month in Mackay is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from OOL to MKY in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've done Mackay, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 200 miles north-west to Townsville to check off its must-visit sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Rockhampton is another standout destination in Australia and is around 180 miles south-east of Mackay. No journey is complete without dropping by Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Rockhampton Zoo and Mount Archer National Park.

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