Is Jetstar the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Mackay?

With an average price of $296 return, Jetstar is not the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Mackay with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Virgin Australia, where a return flight costs $282 on average.

Does Jetstar fly direct to Mackay from Sydney?

No, Jetstar does not fly the route directly.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Jetstar?

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Jetstar is Tuesday, when prices are around $100. The most expensive day is generally Friday, when the average price is around $159.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Jetstar?

The cheapest month for Jetstar flights to Mackay from Sydney is generally August, where plane tickets cost $112 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of May and July, when tickets cost $233 and $272 respectively.

$186 Cheap Jetstar Flights from Sydney to Mackay

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Cheap Jetstar Flight Deals from Sydney to Mackay

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from Jetstar for return flights from Sydney to Mackay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent return Jetstar flight deals from Sydney to Mackay

Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep

06:00 - 20:35SYD-MKY

14h 35m1 stop

21:15 - 19:20MKY-SYD

22h 05m1 stop

$351Jetstar

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Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

06:00 - 20:35SYD-MKY

14h 35m1 stop

21:15 - 15:45MKY-SYD

18h 30m1 stop

$364Jetstar

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Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

06:00 - 20:35SYD-MKY

14h 35m1 stop

21:15 - 22:15MKY-SYD

25h 00m1 stop

$370Jetstar

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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep

06:00 - 20:35SYD-MKY

14h 35m1 stop

21:15 - 22:15MKY-SYD

25h 00m2 stops

$542Jetstar

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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

20:45 - 20:35SYD-MKY

24h 50m2 stops

21:15 - 09:35MKY-SYD

11h 20m1 stop

$641Jetstar

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Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

12:10 - 20:35SYD-MKY

8h 25m2 stops

21:15 - 08:35MKY-SYD

11h 20m1 stop

$642Jetstar

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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct

07:25 - 20:35SYD-MKY

14h 10m1 stop

21:15 - 21:55MKY-SYD

23h 40m2 stops

$652Jetstar

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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

20:45 - 20:35SYD-MKY

24h 50m2 stops

21:15 - 09:35MKY-SYD

11h 20m1 stop

$667Jetstar

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Low season	February
High season	August
Cheapest flight	$186
Average price round-trip	$465

Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

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Is Jetstar the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Mackay?
With an average price of $296 return, Jetstar is not the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Mackay with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Virgin Australia, where a return flight costs $282 on average.
Does Jetstar fly direct to Mackay from Sydney?
No, Jetstar does not fly the route directly.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Jetstar?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Jetstar is Tuesday, when prices are around $100. The most expensive day is generally Friday, when the average price is around $159.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Jetstar?
The cheapest month for Jetstar flights to Mackay from Sydney is generally August, where plane tickets cost $112 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of May and July, when tickets cost $233 and $272 respectively.

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Okay469 verified ratings

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6.4Comfort

7.3Crew

5.1Entertainment

5.6Food

6.0 Okay

Zac, Aug 2025

WLG-CHC

Crew could have served coffee.

6.0 Okay

Sandipan, Aug 2025

SYD-OOL

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

10.0 Wonderful

Sandra, Aug 2025

OOL-MEL

Liked check-in, early boarding, on time arrival.

2.0 Poor

Verified traveller, Aug 2025

DRW-BNE

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

2.0 Poor

Lara, Aug 2025

AKL-DUD

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

6.0 Okay

Verified traveller, Aug 2025

DPS-MEL

Not so good, uncomfortable and no working entertainment

6.0 Okay

Cameron, Aug 2025

SYD-MEL

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

8.0 Very Good

Verified traveller, Aug 2025

MEL-DPS

Below standard

6.0 Okay

Olga, July 2025

MEL-DPS

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

8.0 Very Good

Eugenio, July 2025

DPS-SYD

Awful food

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