MKY - SYD

$215 Find Cheap Flights from Mackay to Sydney – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Mackay to Sydney departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Mackay to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Mackay to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$352
Typical prices: $402-$426
Jetstar
Sun 9/8Fri 28/8
MKY - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$215
Typical prices: $204-$333
Virgin Australia
Fri 3/7
MKY - SYD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $352 (return)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Mackay and Sydney. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Mackay to Sydney (MKY-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Mackay to Sydney 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Mackay to Sydney

Sun, 9 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Jetstar Logo
20:15 - 08:40
MKY
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SYD
12h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 19:40
SYD
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MKY
13h 40m
1 stop
$352Jetstar
Sun, 9 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 08:40
MKY
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SYD
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:40
SYD
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MKY
4h 40m
1 stop
$354Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 22:15
MKY
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SYD
4h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 19:40
SYD
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MKY
23h 25m
1 stop
$362Multiple Airlines
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 08:40
MKY
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SYD
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 10:40
SYD
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MKY
3h 40m
1 stop
$364Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 08:50
MKY
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SYD
11h 10m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
13:55 - 20:00
SYD
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MKY
7h 05m
1 stop
$381Jetstar
Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
08:25 - 12:40
MKY
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SYD
4h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:00 - 17:50
SYD
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MKY
7h 50m
1 stop
$396Virgin Australia
Mon, 20 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Jetstar Logo
20:15 - 08:40
MKY
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SYD
12h 25m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:15 - 19:40
SYD
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MKY
23h 25m
1 stop
$435Jetstar
Mon, 27 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 22:20
MKY
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SYD
8h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 21:50
SYD
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MKY
3h 50m
1 stop
$474Virgin Australia
Mon, 27 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 22:20
MKY
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SYD
8h 25m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 21:50
SYD
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MKY
3h 50m
1 stop
$477Virgin Australia
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 08:40
MKY
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SYD
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:45
SYD
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MKY
10h 45m
2 stops
$594Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Mackay to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mackay to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Mackay to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Mackay to Sydney departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mackay to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Mackay to Sydney is August, where tickets cost $412 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $510 and $499 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mackay to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Mackay to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$215
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Mackay to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mackay to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Mackay to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mackay to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mackay to Sydney was $215 for a one-way ticket and $352 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Mackay to Sydney?

    Mackay and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Mackay from Mackay and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mackay to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mackay to Sydney?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Mackay and Sydney.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Mackay to Sydney, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mackay to Sydney are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $698 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mackay to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Mackay to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Mackay to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Mackay is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Mackay to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Mackay with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Mackay to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Mackay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Mackay to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 462 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
8.2Crew
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
OOL - SYD
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Plane was cancelled apparently no seat available on any flight so late in the day I would have missed my connecting flight

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

For a long haul, the flight was good. We left an hour late due to a seat in business class not working. But they made up time and we still got in on time or even early thanks to tailwinds. The crew was friendly. The meals were okay, nothing special.

The seats are too close together and are smaller than they used to be. Makes for a cramped experience.

First flight on Quantas. High marks all around. Plus it appears as if the have a comparatively new flight. Excellent airline!

Everything went solid and was on time. No issues at all

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Other airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Mackay to Sydney according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.