Find Cheap Flights from Mackay to Sydney (MKY - SYD)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Mackay to Sydney and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$285	Jetstar 1 stop 13 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Sydney is currently $285
Cheapest one-way flight	$134	Jetstar 1 stop 13 hr Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Mackay to Sydney is currently $134
Last-minute weekend getaway	$340	Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mackay to Sydney is currently $340
Cheapest business class flights	$1,048	Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mackay to Sydney is currently $1,048

Fastest flight	3 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from Mackay to Sydney takes 3 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Sydney is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–315
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–485

Popular airlines from Mackay to Sydney

Qantas

from $396

Typical price: $450–570

248 weekly connecting flights

MKY - SYD Every day
Virgin Australia

from $306

Typical price: $290–350

191 weekly connecting flights

MKY - SYD Every day
Jetstar

from $268

Typical price: $300–530

15 weekly connecting flights

MKY - SYD Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Mackay

Mackay Airport (MKY)

Mackay Australia 9 min 2 mi
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

Proserpine Australia 1 hr 21 min 60 mi
Moranbah Airport (MOV)

Moranbah Australia 2 hr 6 min 95 mi
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

Rockhampton Australia 3 hr 47 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mackay to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Mackay to Sydney are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $275 to $315.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Mackay to Sydney is $396, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mackay to Sydney is $306, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Mackay to Sydney is $268, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Sydney starts at $285 from Mon, Jul 13 to Tue, Jul 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $134 and departs on Tue, Jul 21.

3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Mackay to Sydney.

Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Mackay to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Mackay to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Mackay to Sydney.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 248 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney are:

Virgin Australia offers 191 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Jetstar offers 15 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mackay and Sydney.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Mackay to Sydney is $396, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mackay to Sydney is $306, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Mackay to Sydney is $268, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 5.

No airline flies direct from Mackay to Sydney.

There are 248 Qantas connecting flights from Mackay to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 191 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Mackay to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Jetstar connecting flights from Mackay to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mackay and Sydney at price $340 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Mackay to Sydney.

There are 248 Qantas connecting flights from Mackay to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 191 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Mackay to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Jetstar connecting flights from Mackay to Sydney per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Sydney.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mackay to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Mackay and Sydney start at $1,048 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mackay and Sydney start at $285 from Mon, Jul 13 to Tue, Jul 21.

To book business class trips from Mackay to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Mackay and Sydney starts at $340 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mackay and Sydney at price $340 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.