Is Virgin Australia the cheapest airline to fly with from Mackay to Sydney?

With an average price of $273 return, Virgin Australia is not the cheapest airline to fly from Mackay to Sydney with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Jetstar, where a return flight costs $250 on average.

Does Virgin Australia fly direct to Sydney from Mackay?

No, Virgin Australia does not fly the route directly.

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

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mackay to Sydney with Virgin Australia is Friday, when prices are around $121. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, when the average price is around $128.

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

The cheapest month for Virgin Australia flights to Sydney from Mackay is generally March, where plane tickets cost $135 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of October and November, when tickets cost $178 and $208 respectively.

$204 Cheap Virgin Australia Flights from Mackay to Sydney

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

08:20 - 17:40MKY-SYD

8h 20m1 stop

07:30 - 10:40SYD-MKY

4h 10m1 stop

$408Virgin Australia

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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

06:45 - 12:40MKY-SYD

4h 55m1 stop

10:30 - 15:55SYD-MKY

6h 25m1 stop

$413Virgin Australia

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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

06:45 - 17:40MKY-SYD

9h 55m1 stop

09:00 - 19:10SYD-MKY

11h 10m1 stop

$434Virgin Australia

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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

17:35 - 07:40MKY-SYD

13h 05m1 stop

07:00 - 10:40SYD-MKY

4h 40m1 stop

$497Virgin Australia

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Fri, 26 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

06:20 - 22:20MKY-SYD

16h 00m1 stop

07:00 - 21:30SYD-MKY

14h 30m1 stop

$539Virgin Australia

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Mon, 29 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct

17:35 - 22:20MKY-SYD

4h 45m1 stop

09:00 - 16:55SYD-MKY

7h 55m1 stop

$561Virgin Australia

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Fri, 26 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

06:20 - 22:20MKY-SYD

16h 00m1 stop

06:00 - 10:40SYD-MKY

4h 40m1 stop

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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

13:55 - 22:25MKY-SYD

7h 30m2 stops

08:00 - 10:40SYD-MKY

3h 40m1 stop

$915Virgin Australia

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Mon, 29 Sep - Fri, 3 Oct

17:35 - 21:40MKY-SYD

4h 05m1 stop

06:00 - 21:30SYD-MKY

15h 30m2 stops

$977Virgin Australia

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Fri, 26 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

06:20 - 10:40MKY-SYD

4h 20m1 stop

15:00 - 21:30SYD-MKY

6h 30m2 stops

$1,286Virgin Australia

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Low season	August
High season	April
Cheapest flight	$204
Average price round-trip	$434

Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.

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Is Virgin Australia the cheapest airline to fly with from Mackay to Sydney?
With an average price of $273 return, Virgin Australia is not the cheapest airline to fly from Mackay to Sydney with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Jetstar, where a return flight costs $250 on average.
Does Virgin Australia fly direct to Sydney from Mackay?
No, Virgin Australia does not fly the route directly.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mackay to Sydney with Virgin Australia?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mackay to Sydney with Virgin Australia is Friday, when prices are around $121. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, when the average price is around $128.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Sydney with Virgin Australia?
The cheapest month for Virgin Australia flights to Sydney from Mackay is generally March, where plane tickets cost $135 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of October and November, when tickets cost $178 and $208 respectively.

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10.0 Wonderful

Lajpat, Sept 2025

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Great

10.0 Wonderful

Manish, Aug 2025

MEL-SYD

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!

10.0 Wonderful

ben, Aug 2025

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Amazing

8.0 Very Good

Kaisha, July 2025

ADL-MEL

Same plane so same answer as before

8.0 Very Good

Kaisha, July 2025

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Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.0 Mediocre

Roy, July 2025

SYD-PER

Most could have been better

6.0 Okay

James, May 2025

MEL-SYD

Flight was late

4.0 Mediocre

Verified traveller, May 2025

NAN-BNE

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

10.0 Wonderful

Verified traveller, Apr 2025

MEL-SYD

Good. On time. Great crew. Great service

8.0 Very Good

Janice, Apr 2025

HTI-BNE

Enjoyable

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