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Cheap flights from Mackay to Australia from $141

MKY — SYD
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Australia

Tue 1/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 2/1219:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/11$275
Thu 31/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Mon 4/119:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/11$277
Thu 31/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 3/119:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/11$289
Mon 7/1213:45 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Mon 14/1219:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/11$303
Wed 9/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 16/1216:10 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/11$307
Sun 13/1213:45 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 16/1219:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 7/11$325
Tue 8/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 15/1205:45 -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 10/11$328
Wed 25/1118:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Fri 27/1119:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/11$329
Sun 22/1106:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Thu 26/1109:00 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 7/11$331
Tue 8/1218:35 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 15/1219:55 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 10/11$332
Wed 9/1213:45 -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 16/1218:00 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 9/11$402
Tue 8/1213:45 -
1 stop3h 55m
Thu 17/1208:00 -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 7/11$417

Find flight deals from Mackay to Australia

Round-trip from

$275

One-way from

$141

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$504

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
Virgin Australia
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  • 1/12-2/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Mackay to Australia
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Mackay to Australia
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MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Fri 19/2

13:45-15:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Tue 17/11

18:35-20:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Tue 8/12

09:25-12:20

1 stop2h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Tue 15/12

09:25-18:15

1 stop8h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$201

MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Thu 10/12

17:50-20:45

1 stop2h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Tue 17/11

09:25-12:20

1 stop2h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$236
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MackayTownsville

MKY Mackay - TSV Townsville

MKYTSV

Mackay

Fri 18/12

17:25-18:25

Nonstop1h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$240

MackayNewcastle

MKY Mackay - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MKYNTL

Mackay

Sat 27/2

11:25-20:20

1 stop7h 55m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$245

MackayBrisbane

MKY Mackay - BNE Brisbane

MKYBNE

Mackay

Mon 21/12

17:55-19:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$245

MackayCairns

MKY Mackay - CNS Cairns

MKYCNS

Mackay

Sat 14/11

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$251

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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Mackay with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mackay to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Australia (average of $404). Flying from Mackay to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 AU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Mackay to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

How often are flights from Mackay to Australia delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Mackay and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Mackay to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Mackay to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Mackay to Australia, you should look to book at least 81 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.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay to Australia. 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
578 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Australia?

    Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways can get you from Mackay to Australia in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 798 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $77. Users have also found prices from $112 and $116 on Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Mackay to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from Mackay to Australia are Mackay - Brisbane, Mackay - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Mackay - Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Australia (average of $404). Flying from Mackay to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 Mackay to Australia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$94Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$158Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$194Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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