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Cheap flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay

MCY — MKY
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sunshine Coast to Mackay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay as you normally would.

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 16 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Sunshine Coast to Mackay have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Mackay (MKY), located 3.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay.

  • How popular is this Sunshine Coast to Mackay flight route?

    This flight path from Sunshine Coast to Mackay was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast to Mackay?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sunshine Coast to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Sunshine Coast 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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Top airline flying from Sunshine Coast to Mackay

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sunshine Coast to Mackay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$500Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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