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$349+ Cheap flights to Mackay

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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MKY
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Mackay in 2025

Find the latest flights to Mackay in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2025.

Return from

$410

One-way from

$349

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$520
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/12-21/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 55m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Mackay. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Thu 18/1207:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 21/1215:25MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$410
Thu 4/1208:30SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$420
Wed 3/1217:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/11$444
Mon 22/1215:00SYD - MKY
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$475
Wed 17/1209:00SYD - MKY
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$484
Fri 21/1107:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$520
Wed 26/1118:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/1117:35MKY - SYD
1 stop13h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$549
Thu 18/1207:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$574
Mon 22/1215:00SYD - MKY
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$575
Fri 19/1208:30SYD - MKY
1 stop14h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$597
Thu 18/1209:00SYD - MKY
1 stop8h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$620

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/12

07:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Sun 21/12

15:25-20:40

1 stop4h 15m

$410

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

08:30-13:15

1 stop5h 45m

Mackay

Mon 8/12

17:35-22:25

1 stop3h 50m

$420

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/1

18:30-21:45

1 stop4h 15m

Mackay

Sun 11/1

21:15-08:50

1 stop10h 35m

$426

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/1

08:30-21:45

1 stop14h 15m

Mackay

Sat 10/1

06:30-11:40

1 stop4h 10m

$430

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

17:00-21:35

1 stop5h 35m

Mackay

Sun 7/12

06:30-07:40

1 stop24h 10m

$444

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

16:00-10:40

1 stop19h 40m

Mackay

Wed 21/1

06:30-17:40

1 stop10h 10m

$491

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/12

07:30-10:40

1 stop4h 10m

Mackay

Mon 29/12

06:30-11:40

1 stop4h 10m

$574

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/12

15:00-21:45

1 stop7h 45m

Mackay

Mon 29/12

06:30-16:40

1 stop9h 10m

$575

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/12

08:30-21:45

1 stop14h 15m

Mackay

Mon 29/12

06:30-11:40

1 stop4h 10m

$597

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/12

09:00-21:45

1 stop13h 45m

Mackay

Mon 29/12

06:30-11:40

1 stop4h 10m

$597

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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 20 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
942 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

FAQs about flying to Mackay

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

    For a flight to Mackay, you will be flying into Mackay. Mackay (MKY) is just 3.3 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Mackay if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mackay on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Mackay?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mackay.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mackay?

    Mackay is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mackay. One-way flights to Mackay typically cost $95, while return flights cost around $100.

  • How much is a return flight to Mackay?

    A return flight to Mackay will typically cost around $235, however they can be found for as little as $100.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Mackay depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Mackay, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 35 minutes).

  • Does Mackay have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Mackay can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Mackay?

    Yes. Mackay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ibis Mackay is the closest property to Mackay (0.0 km away from Mackay).

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