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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mackay?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Mackay is January . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 $74, while return flights cost around $98.

How much is a return flight to Mackay?

A return flight to Mackay will typically cost around $127, however they can be found for as little as $64.

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 30 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).

$161+ Flights to Mackay, Australia

Flights to Mackay in 2025

Return from	$350
One-way from	$161
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$444

Jetstar
15/7-22/7
2 total stops
49h 35m total
Sydney to Mackay

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Jetstar
14/8
1 total stop
14h 35m total
Sydney to Mackay

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($46 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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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 13 giugno 2025.

mar 15/720:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

mar 22/721:15MKY - SYD

1 stop25h 00mJetstar

Deal found 12/6$350

mar 5/809:20SYD - MKY

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

mar 12/811:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$393

dom 10/815:00SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia

mer 13/814:05MKY - SYD

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/6$413

mer 25/612:05SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 35mQantas Airways

mer 31/1214:40MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/6$685

mer 23/708:45SYD - MKY

2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand

mar 29/711:15MKY - SYD

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/6$1,492

Best flights to Mackay
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Mackay that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 giugno 2025.

mar 15/720:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

mar 22/721:15MKY - SYD

1 stop25h 00mJetstar

Deal found 12/6$350

mar 5/806:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

mar 12/811:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6$390

dom 10/815:00SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia

mer 13/814:05MKY - SYD

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/6$413

mer 25/612:05SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 35mQantas Airways

mer 31/1214:40MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/6$685

mer 23/708:45SYD - MKY

2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand

mar 29/711:15MKY - SYD

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/6$1,492

Last-minute flights to Mackay
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ven 20/617:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

mar 24/614:05MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/6$445

ven 20/607:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 40mMultiple Airlines

mar 24/609:25MKY - SYD

2 stops7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$616

ven 20/617:55SYD - MKY

2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand

mar 24/619:35MKY - SYD

2 stops39h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/6$2,036

sab 21/621:40SYD - MKY

2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways

mer 25/611:15MKY - SYD

2 stops6h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/6$1,107

mer 25/612:05SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 35mQantas Airways

mer 31/1214:40MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/6$685

ven 11/707:30SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines

lun 14/721:15MKY - SYD

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6$411

ven 11/707:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

mer 16/717:35MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/6$419

mar 15/720:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

mar 22/721:15MKY - SYD

1 stop25h 00mJetstar

Deal found 12/6$350

mer 23/708:45SYD - MKY

2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand

mar 29/711:15MKY - SYD

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/6$1,492

One-way flights to Mackay
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gio 14/806:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/6$161

lun 7/707:00SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/6$215

ven 25/707:15SYD - MKY

2 stops9h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/6$462

gio 26/606:00SYD - MKY

3 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6$600

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Return

Price

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 15/7

20:00-20:35

1 stop24h 35m

Mackay

mar 22/7

21:15-22:15

1 stop25h 00m

$350

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 5/8

06:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

Mackay

mar 12/8

11:25-17:40

1 stop6h 15m

$390

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 10/8

15:00-21:30

1 stop6h 30m

Mackay

mer 13/8

14:05-22:20

1 stop8h 15m

$413

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer 25/6

12:05-16:40

1 stop4h 35m

Mackay

mer 31/12

14:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$685

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer 23/7

08:45-18:55

2 stops34h 10m

Mackay

mar 29/7

11:15-08:15

2 stops21h 00m

$1,492

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 14/8

06:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

$161

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 6/10

16:00-20:30

1 stop5h 30m

$213

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 25/7

07:15-16:45

2 stops9h 30m

$462

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 26/6

06:00-20:35

3 stops14h 35m

$600

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Mackay

When is the best time to book a flight to Mackay?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Mackay, you should look to book at least 68 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.

How long is the flight to Mackay?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Mackay takes 3 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Mackay from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Mackay?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Mackay should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Mackay?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay are Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mackay?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Mackay by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mackay ranges from 10.0 - 310.0 mm 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia to Mackay. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

854 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

407 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

449 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 $74, while return flights cost around $98.
How much is a return flight to Mackay?
A return flight to Mackay will typically cost around $127, however they can be found for as little as $64.
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 30 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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Rainfall in Mackay by month

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Temperature in Mackay by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia to Mackay. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Mackay

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Mackay?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mackay?

How much is a return flight to Mackay?

Where does the fastest flight to Mackay depart from?

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