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$464 - $772
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Price
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 28/5
1 stop25h 05m
Mackay
Tue 4/6
1 stop11h 20m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 12/8
1 stop14h 45m
Mackay
Wed 14/8
1 stop13h 55m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 12/8
1 stop12h 45m
Mackay
Wed 14/8
1 stop13h 55m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 24/5
1 stop6h 05m
Mackay
Sun 26/5
1 stop8h 00m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 28/5
2 stops24h 45m
Mackay
Tue 4/6
1 stop11h 20m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 28/5
3 stops37h 15m
Mackay
Tue 4/6
1 stop11h 20m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 1/7
1 stop4h 35m
Mackay
Sun 7/7
1 stop4h 30m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 30/6
1 stop8h 30m
Mackay
Sun 7/7
1 stop5h 00m
Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 1/7
2 stops5h 15m
Mackay
Sun 7/7
1 stop5h 00m
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Mackay (average of $154). Flying to Mackay in May will prove the most costly (average of $250). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$260
February
$338
March
$289
April
$331
May
$374
June
$326
July
$231
August
$266
September
$355
October
$299
November
$338
December
$338
Peak season
When the temperatures start dipping in the southern states, check out cheap flights to Mackay, a coastal town situated between Brisbane and Cairns in north Queensland. Blessed with warm weather year round, the region has over 30 pristine sandy beaches and is surrounded by subtropical rainforest. Adventurers search for flights to Mackay for the array of outdoor activities on offer such as reef swimming, fishing charters, guided eco tours and flying fox rides. High season in Mackay runs from December to the end of January, and peaking again around Easter. booking a flight to Mackay makes an ideal base for visiting the Great Barrier Reef islands and whale-watching is possible from July to November with charters and tours to view the annual migration up the east coast of Australia. The town of Mackay offers art deco buildings, palm-lined streets and quirky restaurants and cafes, and can easily accommodate those wanting relaxing weekend break or longer getaway.
Off Season
The low season, which is also the best time to book cheap flights to Mackay, follows Easter (March or April) and runs until mid-September. Winter is becoming a popular time to visit Mackay as it is warm and sunny with temperatures hovering between 21C and 25C.
MKY Temperature | 16 - 26 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mackay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).
Mid-January to Easter is shoulder season in Mackay and is also the best time to book flights if you want to avoid the majority of the crowds but still catch events. Choose your holiday dates between February and May if you want to get the cheapest flights to Mackay. For the driest months go for August and September.
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I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!
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I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!
Boarding
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!