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

Yes, based on our data, Virgin Australia is the cheapest airline to fly the route with an average price of $282 return. The next cheapest options are Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with return flights costing $296 and $493 on average respectively.

Does Virgin Australia fly direct to Mackay from Sydney?

No, Virgin Australia does not fly the route directly.

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

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Virgin Australia is Wednesday, when prices are around $121. The most expensive day is generally Sunday, when the average price is around $132.

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

The cheapest month for Virgin Australia flights to Mackay from Sydney is generally March, where plane tickets cost $130 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of July and September, when tickets cost $177 and $182 respectively.

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Cheapest flight	$203
Average price round-trip	$462

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Is Virgin Australia the cheapest airline to fly with from Sydney to Mackay?
Yes, based on our data, Virgin Australia is the cheapest airline to fly the route with an average price of $282 return. The next cheapest options are Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with return flights costing $296 and $493 on average respectively.
Does Virgin Australia fly direct to Mackay from Sydney?
No, Virgin Australia does not fly the route directly.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Virgin Australia?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Virgin Australia is Wednesday, when prices are around $121. The most expensive day is generally Sunday, when the average price is around $132.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Mackay with Virgin Australia?
The cheapest month for Virgin Australia flights to Mackay from Sydney is generally March, where plane tickets cost $130 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of July and September, when tickets cost $177 and $182 respectively.

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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!

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Same plane so same answer as before

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

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Flight was late

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

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Good. On time. Great crew. Great service

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