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Cheap flights from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

MKY — JNB
17 out — 24 out1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mackay (MKY) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 17 setembro 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,331
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($778 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($207 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Mackay with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 MKY to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Mackay to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 setembro 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 17 setembro 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mackay to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Mackay (MKY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Mackay; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Mackay airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 3.3 km journey to Mackay (MKY) from Mackay’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $1,475. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,514, and Emirates, from $1,805. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Mackay to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to OR Tambo 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 Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from Mackay to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Kempton Park
Sandton
Potchefstroom

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Top 3 airlines flying from Mackay to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mackay to OR Tambo. 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 17 setembro 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,475Average$2,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,514Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,805Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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