How long is the flight from Sydney to Mackay?

Departing from Sydney to Mackay will take you 14h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1432 km. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay round-trip?

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $180. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $358 and $507, respectively. Jetstar is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. 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.

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Mackay?

Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Mackay.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Mackay?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 21% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Mackay?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 61% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 51 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sydney to Mackay 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $409, or $530 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Mackay?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Mackay from Sydney average $450. You can even find prices in March for less than $450, as users have found deals to Mackay from as low as $292. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Mackay from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Mackay?

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

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

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Mackay are usually found in March or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$360
One-way from	$172
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$466

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19/9-22/9
2 total stops
33h 05m total
Sydney to Mackay

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15/10
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15h 35m total
Sydney to Mackay

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Fri 19/906:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 35mJetstar

Mon 22/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop18h 30mJetstar

Deal found 19/8$360

Sat 20/915:25SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 10mJetstar

Tue 23/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 17/8$361

Sat 20/914:20SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 15mJetstar

Sun 21/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 19/8$370

Thu 2/1006:30SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Thu 9/1006:45MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$415

Mon 1/906:30SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$420

Tue 26/816:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

Wed 27/806:20MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$446

Fri 29/807:30SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Sun 31/806:20MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$447

Mon 22/1218:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/117:35MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/8$449

Fri 3/1006:30SYD - MKY

1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia

Fri 10/1006:45MKY - SYD

1 stop14h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/8$473

Fri 19/915:25SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/911:35MKY - SYD

2 stops8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8$646

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Fri 19/906:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 35mJetstar

Mon 22/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop18h 30mJetstar

Deal found 19/8$360

Tue 16/912:00SYD - MKY

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/914:05MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8$389

Thu 2/1006:30SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Thu 9/1006:45MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$415

Sat 20/915:25SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 10mJetstar

Tue 23/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 17/8$361

Sat 20/914:20SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 15mJetstar

Sun 21/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 19/8$370

Mon 1/906:30SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$420

Fri 3/1006:30SYD - MKY

1 stop15h 00mVirgin Australia

Fri 10/1014:05MKY - SYD

1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 19/8$446

Tue 16/912:00SYD - MKY

1 stop8h 35mJetstar

Tue 23/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 19/8$394

Fri 29/807:30SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Sun 31/806:20MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$447

Mon 22/1218:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/117:35MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/8$449

Wed 24/1218:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/111:25MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/8$449

Tue 23/1218:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/106:30MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/8$449

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Tue 26/816:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia

Wed 27/806:20MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$446

Tue 26/813:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 27/817:35MKY - SYD

2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$702

Tue 26/808:45SYD - MKY

2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 27/817:20MKY - SYD

2 stops28h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/8$3,944

Fri 29/807:30SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Sun 31/806:20MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$447

Fri 29/822:00SYD - MKY

2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/806:20MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$756

Fri 29/808:45SYD - MKY

2 stops8h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 31/815:45MKY - SYD

2 stops6h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/8$1,319

One-way flights from Sydney to Mackay
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Wed 15/1006:00SYD - MKY

1 stop15h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/8$172

Mon 15/920:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/8$175

Wed 3/906:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 35mJetstar

Deal found 18/8$177

Sun 31/817:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/8$204

Fri 29/817:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$220

Mon 1/917:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/8$224

Mon 6/1021:30SYD - MKY

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/8$309

Wed 15/1007:05SYD - MKY

2 stops11h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/8$347

Mon 6/1021:20SYD - MKY

2 stops24h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/8$415

Mon 15/922:00SYD - MKY

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$420

Fri 29/806:00SYD - MKY

2 stops10h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/8$427

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Return

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SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

06:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

Mackay

Mon 22/9

21:15-15:45

1 stop18h 30m

$360

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

15:25-20:35

1 stop5h 10m

Mackay

Tue 23/9

21:15-08:35

1 stop11h 20m

$361

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

14:20-20:35

1 stop6h 15m

Mackay

Sun 21/9

21:15-08:35

1 stop11h 20m

$370

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

12:00-20:35

1 stop8h 35m

Mackay

Tue 23/9

14:05-18:10

1 stop4h 05m

$389

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/9

12:00-20:35

1 stop8h 35m

Mackay

Tue 23/9

21:15-08:35

1 stop11h 20m

$394

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

06:30-10:40

1 stop4h 10m

Mackay

Thu 9/10

06:45-11:40

1 stop3h 55m

$415

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

06:30-20:35

1 stop14h 05m

Mackay

Fri 5/9

21:15-22:15

1 stop25h 00m

$420

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/10

06:30-21:30

1 stop15h 00m

Mackay

Fri 10/10

14:05-22:10

1 stop7h 05m

$446

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

07:30-13:25

1 stop5h 55m

Mackay

Sun 31/8

06:20-10:40

1 stop4h 20m

$447

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/12

18:00-21:45

1 stop4h 45m

Mackay

Sun 4/1

17:35-22:25

1 stop3h 50m

$449

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Mackay?

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

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

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Sydney to Mackay by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Mackay?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Mackay flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Sydney to Mackay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

896 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

413 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

896 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

465 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

896 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Mackay?
Departing from Sydney to Mackay will take you 14h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1432 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $180. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $358 and $507, respectively. Jetstar is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Mackay that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Mackay?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Mackay.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Mackay?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Mackay?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Mackay (average of $147). Flying from Sydney 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$180	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$358	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$507	Average$757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Mackay are usually found in March or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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