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Cheap flights from Illinois to Mackay from $1,686

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MKY
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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$1,686
6/3-13/3
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 06m total
  • Illinois to Mackay
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Thu 6/314:13ORD - MKY
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/312:45MKY - ORD
2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,686
Thu 6/319:17ORD - MKY
3 stops57h 43mQantas Airways
Thu 13/308:20MKY - ORD
3 stops30h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$2,437
Fri 7/313:55ORD - MKY
3 stops39h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 14/306:00MKY - ORD
3 stops32h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$3,789

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ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

14:13-12:00

2 stops29h 47m

Mackay

Thu 13/3

12:45-05:04

2 stops31h 19m

$1,686

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

19:17-21:00

3 stops57h 43m

Mackay

Thu 13/3

08:20-23:59

3 stops30h 39m

$2,437

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

13:55-21:00

3 stops39h 05m

Mackay

Fri 14/3

06:00-23:59

3 stops32h 59m

$3,789

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Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Mackay

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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 inches 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 22 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Mackay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Mackay from Illinois, you will be flying to Mackay, which is the city’s only airport. Mackay (MKY) is located 3.3 km from the centre of Mackay.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Mackay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Mackay.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Mackay?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Illinois to Mackay in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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