Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra (CBR)

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Mackay to Canberra Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra (CBR)

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

to Information

Traveling From
Mackay
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
MKY
Traveling To
Canberra Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
CBR
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Mackay Airport to Canberra Airport?
The flight time from Mackay to Canberra is roughly 3 hours and 14 minutes. If you'd rather not stare out the window the whole time, pack a couple of magazines to entertain yourself.
What airlines fly direct from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Canberra Airport?
With no nonstop flights between Mackay and Canberra, you'll be able to add your stopover city to your "been there, done that" list. Have a look at the one-stop flights available with Qantas, Emirates or Etihad Airways. If you're crazy-obsessed with visiting as many cities as you can, it's not such a bad thing.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here's an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It's good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif's 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Canberra ACT,
Australia
IATA code:
CBR
Longitude:
149.190528
Latitude:
-35.30735
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney
Address:
Mackay QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
MKY
Longitude:
149.181789
Latitude:
-21.176284
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

Mackay to Canberra Flight Deals from

Considering a quick trip to Canberra, 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 CBR. 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.

It’s easy to book flights to Canberra from Mackay  

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 Canberra from Mackay from different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Canberra in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Canberra from Mackay 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to 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 Canberra today!  

Find cheap airfares to Canberra 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 Canberra
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in )
  • 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 Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is NZ$110 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$110
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was well organised and well run and the staff in the restaurant at breakfast were very obliging and were able to provide me with rolled oats required by my diet. Our only difficulty was in relation to a gift voucher from our children of $350 which they had purchased from the hotel which ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

4 out of 5
2 Hely St. cnr. Canberra Ave., Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$201 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$201
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful art deco hotel with central atrium looking onto bar/restaurant. Very good dinner and breakfast at hotel and reasonably priced. On a busy intersection/roundabout but not much traffic at night when we wanted to sleep. Easy parking. Good value"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is NZ$190 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$190
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (785 reviews)
"Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Rydges Canberra
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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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