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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$268	Jetstar 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Mackay is currently $268
Cheapest one-way flight	$134	Jetstar 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Mackay is currently $134
Last-minute weekend getaway	$322	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Mackay is currently $322
Cheapest business class flights	$1,048	Virgin Australia 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Mackay is currently $1,048

Fastest flight	3 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Sydney to Mackay takes 3 hr 40 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 Sydney to Mackay is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–330
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–475

Popular airlines from Sydney to Mackay

Qantas

from $416

Typical price: $450–570

214 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MKY Every day
Virgin Australia

from $306

Typical price: $290–340

175 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MKY Every day
Jetstar

from $268

Typical price: $305–530

21 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MKY Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Mackay

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Mackay are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $275 to $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $268. 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 Sydney to Mackay is $416, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Mackay is $306, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Mackay is $268, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Mackay starts at $268 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $134 and departs on Thu, Jul 16.

3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Mackay.

Mackay has a subtropical climate, with hot days in spring (Sep–Nov) and summer (Dec–Feb). Winter (Jun–Aug) has mild days and cool nights. Wet season (Dec–Apr) is extremely humid, with rain, warm nights and some monsoonal storms and cyclones. Popular regional events include the Mackay Festival of Arts (Jul).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Mackay.
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 Sydney to Mackay 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 Sydney to Mackay.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 214 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Mackay are:

Virgin Australia offers 175 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $268. 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 Sydney to Mackay is $416, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Mackay is $306, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Mackay is $268, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to Mackay.

There are 214 Qantas connecting flights from Sydney to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 175 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Sydney to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Sydney to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Mackay at price $322 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to Mackay.

There are 214 Qantas connecting flights from Sydney to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 175 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Sydney to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Sydney to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.

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

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Mackay.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Mackay, 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 Sydney and Mackay start at $1,048 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Mackay start at $268 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Mackay, 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 Sydney and Mackay starts at $322 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Mackay at price $322 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Mackay, 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.