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Cheap flights from Illinois to Mackay from $1,853

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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MKY
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Mackay

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Mackay flight deals. Data was last updated 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,917

One-way from

$1,853
19/8-26/8
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 13m total
  • Illinois to Mackay
22/8
  • 22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 53m total
  • Illinois to Mackay

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 July 2025.

Tue 19/815:12ORD - MKY
2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/815:45MKY - ORD
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,917
Tue 19/816:30ORD - MKY
3 stops38h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/806:00MKY - ORD
3 stops30h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$3,222
Thu 21/815:12ORD - MKY
2 stops29h 53mQantas Airways
Mon 25/808:20MKY - ORD
2 stops48h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/7$3,597

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

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Illinois

Fly to

Mackay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

15:12-12:05

2 stops29h 53m

Mackay

Tue 26/8

15:45-06:05

2 stops29h 20m

$2,917

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

16:30-21:45

3 stops38h 15m

Mackay

Tue 26/8

06:00-21:24

3 stops30h 24m

$3,222

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/8

15:12-12:05

2 stops29h 53m

Mackay

Mon 25/8

08:20-17:43

2 stops48h 23m

$3,597

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 22/8

15:12-12:05

2 stops29h 53m

$1,853

ChicagoMackay

ORD - MKY

ORDMKY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 22/8

19:03-21:25

3 stops35h 22m

$1,983

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Deals found on 8/7

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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 9 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Illinois to Mackay to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Illinois to Mackay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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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