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Cheap flights from Sydney to Mackay from $199

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MKY
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Mackay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Mackay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 May 2026.

Fri 12/607:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 40m
Virgin Australia
Fri 19/617:30
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$406
Fri 19/606:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Fri 26/613:55
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$408
Mon 1/617:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Fri 5/611:25
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$412
Fri 22/507:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/520:15
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$417
Fri 5/606:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Wed 24/613:55
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/5$419
Thu 20/806:30
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Tue 25/811:25
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop6h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/5$420
Thu 4/618:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 50m
Virgin Australia
Thu 11/606:20
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop6h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$422
Thu 21/506:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop13h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 24/520:15
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop12h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/5$438
Fri 28/807:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 40m
Virgin Australia
Tue 1/911:25
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$446
Mon 11/507:00
SYD
-
MKY
1 stop3h 40m
Virgin Australia
Thu 14/517:30
MKY
-
SYD
1 stop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$448

Find 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 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$406

One-way from

$199

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$372
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/6-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 05m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Sydney to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2026.
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SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

08:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

Mackay

Sat 28/11

11:25-17:40

1 stop5h 15m

$417
Fastest return journey

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/6

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

Mackay

Wed 24/6

13:55-17:40

1 stop3h 45m

$419

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

07:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

Mackay

Tue 1/9

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

$446

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

16:00-21:50

1 stop5h 50m

Mackay

Fri 22/5

11:25-16:40

1 stop5h 15m

$448

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

09:20-16:45

2 stops7h 25m

Mackay

Thu 11/6

17:30-21:40

1 stop4h 10m

$599

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:55-14:30

1 stop4h 35m

Mackay

Mon 1/6

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$683

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

09:20-16:45

2 stops7h 25m

Mackay

Tue 30/6

06:00-10:55

1 stop4h 55m

$694

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

09:20-16:45

2 stops7h 25m

Mackay

Tue 25/8

13:05-19:10

1 stop6h 05m

$697

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/6

08:30-16:45

2 stops8h 15m

Mackay

Fri 26/6

08:10-13:15

1 stop5h 05m

$697

SydneyMackay

SYD - MKY

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:20-16:45

2 stops7h 25m

Mackay

Fri 5/6

08:10-17:10

1 stop9h 00m

$706

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

Booking 60 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Mackay?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Mackay (average of $372). Flying from Sydney to Mackay in April is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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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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 8 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Mackay. 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Mackay?

    Departing from Sydney to Mackay will take you 3h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1432 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at $344. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $524 round trip. Virgin Australia is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Mackay one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Mackay are Jetstar ($146), Virgin Australia ($180), and Qantas Airways ($296).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Mackay?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Mackay 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 Sydney to Mackay?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Mackay (average of $372). Flying from Sydney to Mackay in April is currently the most expensive (average of $569). 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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Fly from Sydney to Mackay on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Mackay. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 8 May 2026.
Virgin Australia flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Mackay
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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Mackay. 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 8 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$344Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$524Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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