How long is the flight from Chicago to Mackay?

A quick flight from Chicago to Mackay can take about 34h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,815. Airlines will cover a distance of 14244 km.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MKY?

When flying from Chicago to Mackay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay from Chicago?

Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Mackay from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Mackay (MKY) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 0 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Mackay?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$2,131+ Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mackay

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Mackay

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2026.

Sat 24/1019:20 -

2 stops35h 15m

Wed 28/1018:35 -

2 stops35h 55m

Deal found 17/8$2,815

Sun 4/1019:20 -

2 stops35h 30m

Sun 11/1018:30 -

2 stops35h 35m

Deal found 20/8$2,832

Wed 30/919:20 -

2 stops35h 30m

Wed 7/1013:45 -

2 stops40h 20m

Deal found 16/8$3,070

Thu 1/1016:15 -

2 stops36h 25m

Thu 8/1020:25 -

2 stops56h 30m

Deal found 17/8$3,376

Thu 1/1019:20 -

2 stops50h 45m

Thu 8/1011:25 -

2 stops42h 40m

Deal found 17/8$3,387

Sun 4/1019:03 -

3 stops30h 37m

Sun 11/1008:10 -

3 stops36h 49m

Deal found 20/8$3,460

Wed 30/915:50 -

3 stops39h 00m

Wed 7/1018:30 -

2 stops35h 35m

Deal found 16/8$3,521

Find flight deals from Chicago to Mackay

Round-trip from	$2,815
One-way from	$2,131

Qatar Airways
9/2-13/2
4 total stops
77h 50m total
Chicago to Mackay

Search Deals

29/9
2 total stops
39h 55m total
Chicago to Mackay

Search Deals

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

18:50-21:35

2 stops34h 45m

Mackay

Sat 13/2

11:25-14:30

2 stops43h 05m

$2,815

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

19:20-21:35

2 stops35h 15m

Mackay

Wed 28/10

18:35-15:30

2 stops35h 55m

$2,815

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/10

19:20-21:50

2 stops35h 30m

Mackay

Sun 11/10

18:30-15:05

2 stops35h 35m

$2,832

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

19:20-21:50

2 stops35h 30m

Mackay

Wed 7/10

13:45-15:05

2 stops40h 20m

$3,070

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

16:15-19:40

2 stops36h 25m

Mackay

Thu 8/10

20:25-13:55

2 stops56h 30m

$3,376

Fastest return journey

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/10

19:03-16:40

3 stops30h 37m

Mackay

Sun 11/10

08:10-05:59

3 stops36h 49m

$3,460

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

15:50-21:50

3 stops39h 00m

Mackay

Wed 7/10

18:30-15:05

2 stops35h 35m

$3,522

Cheapest one-way

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

00:30-07:25

2 stops39h 55m

$2,131

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

20:45-09:55

3 stops46h 10m

$2,532

Fastest single journey

ChicagoMackay

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MKY Mackay

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

15:50-21:50

3 stops39h 00m

$2,728

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/8

Sorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Mackay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mackay from Chicago with our price prediction graph.

CHI-MKY

ORD-MKY

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Mackay

CHI-MKY

ORD-MKY

No data available for this route at this time. Please check back soon.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay from Chicago?
Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Mackay from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Mackay (MKY) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Mackay?
A quick flight from Chicago to Mackay can take about 34h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,815. Airlines will cover a distance of 14244 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Mackay that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Mackay?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Mackay.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Mackay?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to Queensland

Flights by cabin class

Mackay flight routes

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for Chicago to Mackay

O'Hare Intl to Brisbane flights

O'Hare Intl to Cairns flights

St. Louis to Brisbane flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Mackay?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Chicago to Mackay via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Mackay?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Chicago to Mackay for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Mackay with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Chicago to Mackay, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Mackay become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Mackay from Chicago today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Mackay from $2,131

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Mackay

Cheapest flights from Chicago to MackayExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2026.

Best flights from Chicago to MackayDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Mackay that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Mackay that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from Chicago to MackayDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Mackay. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Mackay. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Chicago to MackaySearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Mackay. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Mackay. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Find flight deals from Chicago to Mackay

Round-trip from

One-way from

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Mackay that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Mackay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mackay from Chicago with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay from Chicago?

How long is the flight from Chicago to Mackay?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Mackay?

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Chicago to Mackay

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Mackay by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Queensland

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Queensland.

Search flights from Chicago to Mackay by cabin class

Find flights from Chicago to Mackay, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Other flights to Mackay

Explore flights to Mackay departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 August 2026.

Chicago and Mackay flights

Browse other Chicago and Mackay flight options. Last updated on 21 August 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Mackay?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Mackay?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Mackay with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Mackay become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2026.

Best flights from Chicago to Mackay
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Mackay that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Mackay
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Mackay. Data last updated 21 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Chicago to Mackay
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Mackay. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 August 2026.