Question 1

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

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $364. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $406 and $651, respectively. Jetstar is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Booking 68 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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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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 July 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

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

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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. Find deals

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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.

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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).

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 36% 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 39 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 $420, or $536 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 10

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Mackay from Sydney average $460. You can even find prices in March for less than $460, 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 18%.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Mackay?

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

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

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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.

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney 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.

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Mackay from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Mackay from Sydney shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Sydney to Mackay and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$364
One-way from	$210
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$517

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$179	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$355	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$502	Average$743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay from $210

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Mackay are usually found in March or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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