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. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

When flying from Illinois 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. Find deals

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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Mackay?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.

$1,853+ Flights from Illinois to Mackay

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Mackay

Round-trip from	$2,917
One-way from	$1,853

19/8-26/8
4 total stops
59h 13m total
Illinois to Mackay

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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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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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Discover last-minute flight deals from Illinois to Mackay. Data last updated 9 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

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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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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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

494 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

494 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

494 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

873 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

494 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.

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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.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Mackay that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Mackay?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Mackay.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Mackay?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.
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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