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Cheapest Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)

Airfares from Mackay to Cairns Intl. for one-way flights were as low as AU$273 and round trip flights were AU$536 within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Mackay to Cairns Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Mackay to Cairns flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MKY to CNS routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

Mackay to Cairns Information

Traveling From
Mackay
Origin Airport
Mackay
Origin Airport IATA Code
MKY
Traveling To
Cairns Intl.
Destination Airport
Cairns
Destination Airport IATA Code
CNS
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Average Flight Time
2 hours 20 mins
Direct Flight Time
2 hours 20 mins
Flight Price
AU$536
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane
Address:
Mackay QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
MKY
Longitude:
149.181789
Latitude:
-21.176284
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

Mackay to Cairns Flight Deals from AU$536

Considering a quick trip to Cairns, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from MKY to CNS. With heaps of cheap fares from Mackay, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Cairns from Mackay from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Cairns in just 2 hour(s) and 20 mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Cairns from Mackay 

Choose from 2 flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$536 and rising to AU$578 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Mackay to Cairns today!  

Find cheap airfares to Cairns from Mackay 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Mackay and Cairns
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in May)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Mackay to Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
The price is AU$137 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$137
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"The staff at the Colonial Club was very helpful. Our air conditioner was making funny sounds and my husband commented on it. It was promptly taken care of. I asked for directions to a good restaurant and was given a few options. We appreciated that the reception desk was open longer than other hotels ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Plaza Hotel
Cairns Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD
The price is AU$249 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$249
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff very friendly & helpful. cleanliness of room was exceptional.Loved the pool area."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Cairns Plaza Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$224 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$224
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were so helpful from front counter to housekeeping to food to maintenance nothing was a problem if you had a problem they were there to help if they could"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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