Cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay from $165
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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 21 January 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to MackayExplore 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 21 January 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 19/3
14:00-20:30
1 stop7h 30m
Mackay
Mon 24/3
21:05-08:50
1 stop10h 45m
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 27/2
08:30-20:30
1 stop13h 00m
Mackay
Sat 1/3
21:05-08:40
1 stop10h 35m
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 6/3
08:00-10:40
1 stop3h 40m
Mackay
Thu 13/3
06:40-11:40
1 stop4h 00m
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 1/3
07:05-12:00
1 stop5h 55m
Mackay
Mon 3/3
08:20-22:25
1 stop13h 05m
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 27/2
07:55-21:00
2 stops14h 05m
Mackay
Sat 1/3
12:45-08:45
2 stops19h 00m
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 5/3
14:00-20:30
1 stop7h 30m
SydneyMackay
SYD - MKY
SYDMKY
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 5/3
10:05-16:55
2 stops7h 50m
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Mackay
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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Mackay
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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 17 January 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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
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Food
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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
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Crew
Food
Comfort
Reviews
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
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Reviews
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
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Reviews
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
Boarding
Overall
Entertainment
Crew
Food
Comfort
Reviews
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
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