How long is the flight from Mackay to Sydney?

Virgin Australia can get you from Mackay to Sydney in just under 3h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1432 km between Mackay and Sydney. Find deals

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 $166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $348 and $520, respectively. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

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

The most popular airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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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 Mackay to Sydney.

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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

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Sydney

Round-trip from	$397
One-way from	$205
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$433

Jetstar
18/10-25/10
2 total stops
15h 25m total
Mackay to Sydney

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Virgin Australia
15/1
1 total stop
3h 50m total
Mackay to Sydney

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 18 September 2025.

Sat 18/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Sat 25/1017:30SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 05mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$397

Tue 9/1217:35MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 13/1207:30SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$409

Sat 1/1111:25MKY - SYD

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 8/1108:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$414

Mon 22/917:35MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Tue 23/907:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$429

Sat 11/1008:30MKY - SYD

1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 12/1008:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$447

Sat 1/1109:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:30SYD - MKY

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$598

Thu 2/1006:20MKY - SYD

1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 6/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop15h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$651

Fri 26/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/917:35SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$702

Thu 2/1006:20MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$848

Mon 22/917:35MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/921:35SYD - MKY

2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$854

Sat 11/1012:55MKY - SYD

2 stops8h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 12/1006:30SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$875

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Tue 9/1217:35MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Sat 13/1207:30SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$409

Thu 8/109:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/116:55SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$531

Thu 8/115:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Tue 13/117:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/9$409

Sat 11/1012:55MKY - SYD

2 stops8h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 12/1006:30SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$875

Sat 1/1111:25MKY - SYD

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 8/1108:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$414

Thu 13/1113:55MKY - SYD

1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia

Thu 27/1107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/9$438

Sat 11/1008:30MKY - SYD

1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 12/1008:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$447

Sat 1/1109:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:30SYD - MKY

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$598

Thu 13/1117:40MKY - SYD

2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9$612

Thu 2/1006:20MKY - SYD

1 stop10h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 6/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop15h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$651

Thu 2/1006:20MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$848

Last-minute flights from Mackay to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Sydney. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 26/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/917:35SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$702

Fri 26/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop16h 00mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/907:20SYD - MKY

2 stops24h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$964

Fri 26/911:15MKY - SYD

2 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand

Mon 29/908:55SYD - MKY

2 stops51h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$2,593

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 18 September 2025.

Thu 15/117:35MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$205

Wed 31/1215:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$210

Fri 26/1217:35MKY - SYD

1 stop3h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$240

Sun 28/1206:30MKY - SYD

1 stop13h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$313

Sat 27/1211:25MKY - SYD

1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$364

Sun 15/317:40MKY - SYD

2 stops13h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$378

Thu 15/109:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$391

Fri 26/1209:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$471

Wed 31/1209:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$472

Sat 27/1209:35MKY - SYD

2 stops11h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$517

Sun 28/1217:20MKY - SYD

2 stops17h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$601

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MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Tue 9/12

17:35-22:25

1 stop3h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/12

07:30-10:40

1 stop4h 10m

$409

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 8/1

15:25-22:25

1 stop6h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

17:00-21:45

1 stop5h 45m

$409

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sat 1/11

11:25-20:40

1 stop8h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

08:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

$414

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 13/11

13:55-22:25

1 stop7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

07:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$438

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sat 11/10

08:30-16:40

1 stop7h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

08:00-10:50

1 stop3h 50m

$447

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 8/1

09:35-22:10

2 stops11h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

16:55-20:35

1 stop4h 40m

$531

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sat 1/11

09:35-22:25

2 stops11h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

07:30-16:50

1 stop10h 20m

$598

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 13/11

17:40-07:35

2 stops12h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

07:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$612

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 2/10

06:20-16:40

1 stop10h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

07:00-21:30

1 stop15h 30m

$651

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 2/10

06:20-17:40

2 stops11h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/10

07:00-21:30

1 stop15h 30m

$848

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

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

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.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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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 3h 50m. 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 $166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $348 and $520, respectively. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mackay to Sydney.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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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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