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Flights from Mackay to Sydney

Cheapest airlines flights from Mackay to Sydney

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Mackay to Sydney, including Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mackay to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Mackay to Sydney in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$113, and round-trip tickets start at US$210.

      • MKY 06:20
        5h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 11:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Wed, Jul 29 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:30
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Sydney - Mackay | Fri, Jul 31 | Virgin Australia
        US$210 US$390
        46% off
        46% off
        US$390 US$210
      • MKY 06:20
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 10:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Thu, Jun 11 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 08:00
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        MKY 13:15
        Sydney - Mackay | Sun, Jun 14 | Virgin Australia
        US$237 US$390
        39% off
        39% off
        US$390 US$237
      • MKY 13:55
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 18:10
        Mackay - Sydney | Sun, Jun 14 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Sydney - Mackay | Tue, Jun 16 | Virgin Australia
        US$252 US$390
        35% off
        35% off
        US$390 US$252
      • MKY 06:20
        5h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 11:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Mon, Jun 29 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 13:00
        8h 50m
        1 stop
        MKY 21:50
        Sydney - Mackay | Mon, Jul 6 | Virgin Australia
        US$262
        33% off
        US$390 US$262
      • MKY 06:20
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 10:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Wed, Jul 15 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Sydney - Mackay | Wed, Jul 22 | Virgin Australia
        US$287
        26% off
        US$390 US$287
      • MKY 17:35
        4h 5m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Mon, Jul 13 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Sydney - Mackay | Mon, Jul 20 | Virgin Australia
        US$289
        26% off
        US$390 US$289
      • MKY 11:25
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 17:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Sat, Jul 18 | Virgin Australia
        SYD 06:00
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Sydney - Mackay | Tue, Jul 21 | Virgin Australia
        US$290
        26% off
        US$390 US$290
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Sat, Jul 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 07:35
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        MKY 19:40
        Sydney - Mackay | Mon, Jul 20 | Jetstar Airways
        US$291
        25% off
        US$390 US$291
      • MKY 15:10
        5h
        1 stop
        SYD 20:10
        Mackay - Sydney | Wed, Jul 29 | Qantas Airways
        SYD 12:05
        5h
        1 stop
        MKY 17:05
        Sydney - Mackay | Fri, Jul 31 | Qantas Airways
        US$295
        24% off
        US$390 US$295
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 06:30
        4h 10m
        1 stop
        MKY 10:40
        Sydney - Mackay | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        US$296
        24% off
        US$390 US$296
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MKY 16:00
        Sydney - Mackay | Sun, Jun 14 | Normal Airline
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      • MKY 08:25
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        SYD 12:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jul 3 | Virgin Australia
        US$113 US$260
        56% off
        56% off
        US$260 US$113
      • MKY 17:35
        4h 45m
        1 stop
        SYD 22:20
        Mackay - Sydney | Sat, Jul 4 | Virgin Australia
        US$113 US$260
        56% off
        56% off
        US$260 US$113
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:35
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jul 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$121 US$260
        53% off
        53% off
        US$260 US$121
      • MKY 20:15
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 08:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Sun, Jul 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$122
        53% off
        US$260 US$122
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:35
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$122
        53% off
        US$260 US$122
      • MKY 20:15
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        SYD 09:50
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jun 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$123
        53% off
        US$260 US$123
      • MKY 20:15
        26h
        1 stop
        SYD 22:15
        Mackay - Sydney | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        US$133
        49% off
        US$260 US$133
      • MKY 20:15
        26h
        1 stop
        SYD 22:15
        Mackay - Sydney | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        US$134
        48% off
        US$260 US$134
      • MKY 17:30
        4h 10m
        1 stop
        SYD 21:40
        Mackay - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Virgin Australia
        US$164
        37% off
        US$260 US$164
      • MKY 20:15
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        SYD 19:35
        Mackay - Sydney | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        US$197
        24% off
        US$260 US$197
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Mackay - Sydney | Fri, Jun 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Mackay to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mackay to Sydney Flight Details

The distance between Mackay and Sydney is about 1,432.39 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$113
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$210
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,432.39 km
Popular airlineVirgin Australia
Flight statistics for the Mackay–Sydney route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Mackay to Sydney

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Mackay to Sydney?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Mackay to Sydney, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mackay to Sydney is August, with an average price of US$172; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to US$256.

US$256
US$214
US$172
US$130
    Cheapest
  • US$254
    Jun
  • US$215
    Jul
  • US$172
    Aug
  • US$206
    Sep
  • US$204
    Oct
  • US$231
    Nov
  • US$216
    Dec
  • US$188
    Jan
  • US$197
    Feb
  • US$207
    Mar
  • US$225
    Apr
  • US$256
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mackay to Sydney (MKY-SYD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as US$113 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MKY to SYD on Fri, Jul 3), while Virgin Australia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$210 departing on Wed, Jul 29 and returning on Fri, Jul 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mackay to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mackay to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Mackay to Sydney, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jul 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$113.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Australia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sydney travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mackay to Sydney is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mackay to Sydney on June 30, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at US$113.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Mackay Airport to Sydney Airport (MKY-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD) Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Mackay is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Mackay to Sydney

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Mackay to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Mackay to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Virgin Australia provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mackay to Sydney, with fares starting at US$205.

US$150
US$205
US$261
US$316
US$371
Virgin Australia
US$205
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$310
Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways
US$371
Jetstar Airways

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.