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5 Mar — 12 Mar1
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Flights to Mackay in 2025

Find the latest flights to Mackay in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

Return from

$397

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Thu 5/614:10SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 25mJetstar
Mon 9/621:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/2$325
Wed 9/413:00SYD - MKY
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$397
Fri 11/406:30SYD - MKY
1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 15/411:25MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/2$422
Thu 5/608:10SYD - MKY
2 stops8h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 9/612:45MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/2$704

Find flights to Mackay within your budget

Locate flights to Mackay that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

14:10-20:35

1 stop6h 25m

Mackay

Mon 9/6

21:15-08:35

1 stop11h 20m

$325

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

13:00-16:55

1 stop3h 55m

Mackay

Sun 13/4

21:15-22:15

1 stop25h 00m

$397

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

06:30-16:55

1 stop10h 25m

Mackay

Tue 15/4

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

$422

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

08:10-16:40

2 stops8h 30m

Mackay

Mon 9/6

12:45-17:45

1 stop5h 00m

$704

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Best time to book a flight to Mackay

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Travel insights for flights to Mackay

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Mackay including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Mackay, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Mackay?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Mackay takes 4 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Mackay from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Mackay should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Mackay?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay are Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar.

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $241

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $330

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $227

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mackay?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Mackay by month

Plan your trip to Mackay by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mackay ranges from 10.0 - 310.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 310.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Mackay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Mackay by month

Plan your trip to Mackay by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mackay. Reviews last updated 28 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
440 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay?

    For a flight to Mackay, you will be flying into Mackay. Mackay (MKY) is just 3.3 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Mackay if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mackay on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Mackay?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mackay.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mackay?

    Mackay is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mackay. One-way flights to Mackay typically cost $83, while return flights cost around $126.

  • How much is a return flight to Mackay?

    A return flight to Mackay will typically cost around $136, however they can be found for as little as $79.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Mackay depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Mackay, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 30 minutes).

  • Does Mackay have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Mackay can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Mackay?

    Yes. Mackay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ibis Mackay is the closest property to Mackay (0.0 km away from Mackay).

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