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MKY — SYD
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mackay to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in June or April, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.
Mon 8/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/1207:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$420
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/1218:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/11$421
Tue 2/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/1217:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$429
Mon 1/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 6/1208:30SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$451
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1209:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$452
Wed 3/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/1217:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$528
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1221:45SYD - MKY
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$582
Wed 24/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/108:00SYD - MKY
1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$627
Fri 26/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/118:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$663
Mon 1/1209:35MKY - SYD
2 stops7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1208:30SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$830
Fri 26/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/121:55SYD - MKY
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$864
Mon 1/1208:45MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1207:20SYD - MKY
2 stops10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11$963
Best flights from Mackay to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Mackay to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Sun 18/121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Thu 22/113:50SYD - MKY
1 stop7h 45mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$351
Mon 16/313:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 23/318:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$418
Wed 7/121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/118:25SYD - MKY
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$610
Wed 18/321:15MKY - SYD
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Wed 25/309:35SYD - MKY
1 stop12h 00mJetstar
Deal found 23/11$409
Mon 8/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/1207:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$420
Wed 7/108:20MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/119:00SYD - MKY
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$421
Tue 12/517:35MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/510:30SYD - MKY
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/11$451
Wed 18/309:35MKY - SYD
2 stops7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/318:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$695
Wed 24/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/108:00SYD - MKY
1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$627
Fri 26/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/118:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$663
Last-minute flights from Mackay to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Sydney. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/1218:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/11$421
Mon 1/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 6/1208:30SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$451
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1209:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$452
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1221:45SYD - MKY
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$582
Mon 1/1209:35MKY - SYD
2 stops7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1208:30SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$830
Mon 1/1208:45MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1207:20SYD - MKY
2 stops10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/11$963
Tue 2/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/1217:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$429
Wed 3/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1209:00SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$528
Mon 8/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/1207:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$420
Wed 24/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/108:00SYD - MKY
1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$627
Fri 26/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/118:30SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/11$663
Fri 26/1208:20MKY - SYD
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/121:55SYD - MKY
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$864
One-way flights from Mackay to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Mackay to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Wed 4/308:20MKY - SYD
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/11$211
Mon 1/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/11$215
Tue 2/1213:55MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/11$229
Mon 1/1221:15MKY - SYD
1 stop24h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$231
Sun 30/1121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$243
Mon 1/1221:15MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$255
Sun 30/1121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop24h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$272
Sat 6/1206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/11$280
Sat 29/1121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$286
Wed 3/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/11$305
Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney (SYD). 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 25 November 2025.
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Return
Price
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Sun 18/1
21:15-08:50
1 stop10h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
13:50-20:35
1 stop7h 45m
$351
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Wed 18/3
21:15-08:50
1 stop10h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 25/3
09:35-20:35
1 stop12h 00m
$409
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 16/3
13:55-18:40
1 stop3h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/3
18:30-21:35
1 stop4h 05m
$418
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 8/12
13:55-19:10
1 stop4h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 12/12
07:30-10:40
1 stop4h 10m
$420
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Wed 7/1
08:20-14:40
1 stop5h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 14/1
19:00-21:45
1 stop3h 45m
$421
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Tue 12/5
17:35-22:20
1 stop4h 45m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 13/5
10:30-16:55
1 stop6h 25m
$451
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Wed 7/1
21:15-08:50
1 stop10h 35m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 14/1
18:25-11:10
2 stops17h 45m
$610
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Wed 24/12
08:20-17:40
1 stop8h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 2/1
08:00-10:40
1 stop3h 40m
$627
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Fri 26/12
08:20-19:40
1 stop10h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 2/1
18:30-21:45
1 stop4h 15m
$663
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Wed 18/3
09:35-17:50
2 stops7h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 25/3
18:30-21:35
1 stop4h 05m
$695
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mackay to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mackay to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Mackay to Sydney is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay to Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Sydney (average of $101). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Mackay to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Mackay to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Mackay to Sydney?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Mackay to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Mackay to Sydney flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Mackay to Sydney delayed?
About 0% of weekly flights between Mackay and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Mackay to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Mackay to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Iranian Naft Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 25 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How long is the flight from Mackay to Sydney?
Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Mackay to Sydney in just under 3h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 50m. There are 1432 km between Mackay and Sydney. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Sydney, with prices starting at $156. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $357 and $506, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to Sydney 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 Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Sydney (average of $101). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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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