There is 1 way to get from Mackay to Great Barrier Reef by plane
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Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Great Barrier Reef is to fly which costs $260 - $550 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Great Barrier Reef is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $260 - $550.
The distance between Mackay and Great Barrier Reef is 607 km.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Mackay to Great Barrier Reef, including transfers.
Great Barrier Reef is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 5:27 PM in Mackay and 4:57 PM in Great Barrier Reef.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–390
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