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Cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay from $220

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MKY
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Mackay are usually found in February or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$355

One-way from

$221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$412
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 45m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 24/514:10SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 25mJetstar
Mon 26/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$355
Thu 8/508:00SYD - MKY
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$401
Mon 31/311:00SYD - MKY
1 stop10h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 1/411:25MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$453
Sat 15/1108:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1112:45MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$549

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Mackay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Mackay that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Mackay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

14:10-20:35

1 stop6h 25m

Mackay

Mon 26/5

21:15-08:35

1 stop11h 20m

$355

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

08:00-20:35

1 stop12h 35m

Mackay

Thu 15/5

21:15-08:40

1 stop11h 25m

$401

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

17:35-21:25

1 stop3h 50m

Mackay

Sat 31/5

09:25-17:50

2 stops8h 25m

$665

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

08:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

$220

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

06:00-10:35

1 stop4h 35m

$331

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

06:10-20:35

2 stops39h 25m

$396

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

19:25-16:55

3 stops22h 30m

$1,387

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Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Mackay

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Mackay

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 21 March 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Sydney 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MKY?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Mackay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Sydney to Mackay by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Mackay flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Mackay, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $355. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $665 round trip. Jetstar is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Mackay one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Mackay are Virgin Australia ($221), Qantas Airways ($358), and Jetstar ($482).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Mackay?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Sydney 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$249Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$378Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$525Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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