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Cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay from $344

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SYD — MKY
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Mackay are usually found in February or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$480

Round-trip from

$232
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 12% 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 58 days in advance to save up to 58% 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 58 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 $494, or $585 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 February. Prices to Mackay from Sydney average $473. You can even find prices in February for less than $473, as users have found deals to Mackay from as low as $357. 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 8%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Mackay (SYD - MKY)?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Sydney to Mackay by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Sydney to Mackay

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Sydney and Mackay. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Virgin Australia flights heading from Sydney to Mackay. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 26/309:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/311:15MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$573
Fri 5/417:05SYD - MKY
2 stops18h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/406:50MKY - SYD
2 stops39h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/3$1,289

Cheap Jetstar flights from Sydney to Mackay

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Sydney and Mackay. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Jetstar flights travelling from Sydney to Mackay. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 25/419:35SYD - MKY
1 stop25h 05mJetstar
Sun 28/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$421
Fri 5/406:00SYD - MKY
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Sun 7/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$454
Fri 10/509:20SYD - MKY
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sat 11/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/3$504
Fri 10/506:00SYD - MKY
1 stop14h 40mJetstar
Sat 11/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$536
Fri 5/417:20SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 20mJetstar
Sun 7/421:15MKY - SYD
2 stops24h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$684

Cheap Sydney to Mackay flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sydney to Mackay specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Sydney to Mackay in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 25/419:35SYD - MKY
1 stop25h 05mJetstar
Sun 28/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$421
Sun 21/408:00SYD - MKY
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$451
Fri 5/406:00SYD - MKY
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Sun 7/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$454
Tue 26/309:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/311:15MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$573
Sun 21/406:05SYD - MKY
2 stops10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$640
Fri 5/417:20SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 20mJetstar
Sun 7/421:15MKY - SYD
2 stops24h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$684
Thu 25/409:45SYD - MKY
2 stops10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/417:20MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$765
Tue 26/306:05SYD - MKY
2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/312:55MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$786
Sun 21/406:05SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 22/411:30MKY - SYD
3 stops10h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$992

Sydney to Mackay 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sydney and Mackay in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Sydney to Mackay in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 25/419:35SYD - MKY
1 stop25h 05mJetstar
Sun 28/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$421
Sun 21/408:00SYD - MKY
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$451
Fri 5/406:00SYD - MKY
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Sun 7/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$454
Fri 10/509:20SYD - MKY
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sat 11/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/3$504
Fri 10/506:00SYD - MKY
1 stop14h 40mJetstar
Sat 11/521:15MKY - SYD
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$536
Tue 26/309:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/311:15MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$573
Wed 22/507:30SYD - MKY
1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 25/506:00MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$596
Sun 21/406:05SYD - MKY
2 stops10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/421:15MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$640
Wed 11/1206:20SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1212:45MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$648

Sydney to Mackay flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sydney to Mackay for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Sydney to Mackay. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 26/309:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/311:15MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$573
Tue 26/306:05SYD - MKY
2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/312:55MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$786

One-way flights to Mackay from Sydney

Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Mackay. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Sydney to Mackay, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Sydney to Mackay should utilise the search form above.
Mon 6/519:35SYD - MKY
1 stop25h 05mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$344
Mon 6/508:05SYD - MKY
2 stops8h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$876

Find flights from Sydney to Mackay within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Mackay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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Budget

$421 - $1,289

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Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/4

1 stop25h 05m

Mackay

Sun 28/4

1 stop25h 00m

$421

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/4

1 stop23h 45m

Mackay

Mon 22/4

1 stop11h 20m

$451

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/4

1 stop15h 40m

Mackay

Sun 7/4

1 stop11h 20m

$454

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/5

1 stop11h 20m

Mackay

Sat 11/5

1 stop12h 35m

$504

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/5

1 stop14h 40m

Mackay

Sat 11/5

1 stop12h 35m

$536

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/5

1 stop8h 10m

Mackay

Sat 25/5

1 stop5h 50m

$596

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/4

2 stops10h 35m

Mackay

Mon 22/4

1 stop11h 20m

$640

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/5

1 stop4h 30m

Mackay

Sat 25/5

2 stops9h 25m

$774

Sydney Kingsford SmithMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/4

2 stops18h 55m

Mackay

Sun 7/4

2 stops39h 20m

$1,289

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When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 79 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Mackay flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Mackay by month

Plan your trip from Sydney to Mackay by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sydney to Mackay is currently $610 while a return flight costs $629. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Mackay (average of $153). Flying from Sydney to Mackay in April is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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.

January

$265

February

$344

March

$285

April

$385

May

$346

June

$352

July

$233

August

$276

September

$373

October

$276

November

$344

December

$338

Temperature and rainfall in Mackay by month

Plan your trip to Mackay by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MKY

Temperature

16 - 26 °C

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 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sydney to Mackay, see what other customers have to say about Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. 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.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.9
Good
745 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
740 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Sydney to Mackay for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Mackay for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $421, but on average you can expect to pay $797.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Mackay for under $600?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Sydney to Mackay within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • 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 $421. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, with the lowest prices starting at $596 and $1,289, respectively. Jetstar is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

  • What does SYD to MKY mean?

    SYD stands for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, while MKY stands for Mackay Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay

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JetstarCheapest$304Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$348Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$537Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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