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Cheap flights from Mackay to Sydney from $364

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKY — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Mackay to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Sydney

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

Round-trip from

$383

One-way from

$364

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$415
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 50m total
  • Mackay to Sydney
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Mackay to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/415:00SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$383
Wed 18/621:10MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Mon 23/606:00SYD - MKY
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$406
Thu 10/406:20MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 11/410:00SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$417
Thu 10/408:20MKY - SYD
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 11/406:00SYD - MKY
2 stops10h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$691

Find flights from Mackay to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Mackay to Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Mackay

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Mon 7/4

21:15-08:35

1 stop11h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

15:00-21:30

1 stop6h 30m

$383

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Wed 18/6

21:10-08:35

1 stop11h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/6

06:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

$406

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 10/4

06:20-11:40

1 stop5h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

10:00-16:55

1 stop6h 55m

$417

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 10/4

08:20-15:50

1 stop7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/4

06:00-16:45

2 stops10h 45m

$691

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 27/2

08:20-13:50

1 stop4h 30m

$364

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 27/2

09:15-08:50

2 stops22h 35m

$456

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Mackay to Sydney

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mackay to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mackay to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Mackay to Sydney is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 MKY to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Mackay to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Mackay to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mackay to Sydney?

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

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

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mackay to Sydney. 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 Mackay to Sydney round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $406. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $417 and $691, respectively. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$311Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$375Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$512Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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