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MKY — SYD
9 Jan — 16 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 62 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 10 December 2025.
Mon 22/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1208:00SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/12$542
Tue 23/1215:45MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1221:20SYD - MKY
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$987
Mon 22/1209:35MKY - SYD
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1215:55SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,104
Mon 22/1220:00MKY - SYD
2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 26/1218:50SYD - MKY
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/12$3,029
Tue 23/1213:20MKY - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1219:15SYD - MKY
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$3,611
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 10 December 2025.
Thu 8/121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/117:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$398
Mon 12/115:25MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 15/110:00SYD - MKY
1 stop12h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/12$450
Thu 8/108:45MKY - SYD
2 stops7h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 11/114:55SYD - MKY
1 stop7h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$783
Mon 22/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1208:00SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/12$542
Tue 23/1215:45MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1221:20SYD - MKY
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$987
Mon 22/1209:35MKY - SYD
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1215:55SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,104
Mon 5/111:25MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/121:30SYD - MKY
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,234
Mon 22/1220:00MKY - SYD
2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 26/1218:50SYD - MKY
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/12$3,029
Last-minute flights from Mackay to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Sydney. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1208:00SYD - MKY
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/12$542
Mon 22/1209:35MKY - SYD
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1215:55SYD - MKY
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,104
Mon 22/1220:00MKY - SYD
2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 26/1218:50SYD - MKY
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/12$3,029
Tue 23/1215:45MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1221:20SYD - MKY
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$987
Tue 23/1213:20MKY - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1219:15SYD - MKY
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$3,611
Mon 5/111:25MKY - SYD
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/121:30SYD - MKY
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,234
Thu 8/121:15MKY - SYD
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/117:00SYD - MKY
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$398
Thu 8/108:45MKY - SYD
2 stops7h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 11/114:55SYD - MKY
1 stop7h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$783
Mon 12/115:25MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 15/110:00SYD - MKY
1 stop12h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/12$450
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 10 December 2025.
Thu 5/206:30MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/12$211
Thu 18/1217:35MKY - SYD
1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/12$215
Thu 5/221:15MKY - SYD
2 stops24h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$337
Fri 26/1213:20MKY - SYD
1 stop5h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12$420
Thu 18/1217:35MKY - SYD
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$437
Thu 25/1213:20MKY - SYD
1 stop4h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$471
Find 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 10 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Mackay to Sydney 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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Sydney
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Thu 8/1
21:15-08:10
1 stop9h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/1
17:00-20:35
1 stop4h 35m
$398
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 12/1
15:25-20:40
1 stop4h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 15/1
10:00-21:45
1 stop12h 45m
$450
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 22/12
17:35-22:25
1 stop3h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 26/12
08:00-16:50
1 stop9h 50m
$542
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Thu 8/1
08:45-17:05
2 stops7h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/1
14:55-21:45
1 stop7h 50m
$783
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Tue 23/12
15:45-21:05
1 stop4h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 27/12
21:20-20:35
1 stop24h 15m
$987
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 22/12
09:35-21:55
2 stops11h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 26/12
15:55-20:35
1 stop5h 40m
$1,104
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 5/1
11:25-18:40
1 stop6h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/1
21:30-07:40
1 stop11h 10m
$1,234
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Mon 22/12
20:00-07:50
2 stops34h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 26/12
18:50-14:35
2 stops20h 45m
$3,029
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Thu 5/2
06:30-12:40
1 stop5h 10m
$211
MackaySydney
MKY - SYD
MKYSYD
Mackay
Thu 5/2
21:15-07:40
1 stop9h 25m
$215
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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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Mackay to Sydney is 62 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 $98). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 10 December 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.
Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney
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 10 December 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?
Virgin Australia can get you from Mackay to Sydney in just under 4h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1432 km between Mackay and Sydney.
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 $152. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $345 and $345, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mackay to Sydney one-way?
$155 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $186 and $298, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mackay to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mackay to Sydney?
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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 $98). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in September is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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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