What is the cheapest airline that flies from Mackay to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Mackay to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Mackay according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Mackay to Sydney delayed?

Historically, on average around 0% of flights between Mackay and Sydney have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Mackay to Sydney flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Mackay and Sydney?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $521 to $370. The lowest price recently found on this route was $404.

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20:15 - 14:55

MKY

SYD

18h 40m

1 stop

15:35 - 19:40

SYD

MKY

4h 05m

1 stop

$404Jetstar

Mon, 6 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

17:30 - 22:20

MKY

SYD

4h 50m

1 stop

07:30 - 13:15

SYD

MKY

5h 45m

1 stop

$410Virgin Australia

Fri, 19 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

17:30 - 21:40

MKY

SYD

4h 10m

1 stop

06:00 - 10:40

SYD

MKY

4h 40m

1 stop

$415Virgin Australia

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

17:30 - 21:40

MKY

SYD

4h 10m

1 stop

18:00 - 21:50

SYD

MKY

3h 50m

1 stop

$417Virgin Australia

Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

11:25 - 18:10

MKY

SYD

6h 45m

1 stop

07:00 - 10:40

SYD

MKY

3h 40m

1 stop

$421Virgin Australia

Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

17:35 - 22:20

MKY

SYD

4h 45m

1 stop

10:30 - 16:50

SYD

MKY

6h 20m

1 stop

$436Virgin Australia

Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

13:55 - 20:40

MKY

SYD

6h 45m

1 stop

07:00 - 13:15

SYD

MKY

6h 15m

1 stop

$450Virgin Australia

Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

17:35 - 22:20

MKY

SYD

4h 45m

1 stop

18:00 - 21:50

SYD

MKY

3h 50m

1 stop

$452Virgin Australia

Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul

11:25 - 18:10

MKY

SYD

6h 45m

1 stop

07:00 - 13:15

SYD

MKY

6h 15m

1 stop

$456Virgin Australia

Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

11:25 - 18:10

MKY

SYD

6h 45m

1 stop

06:30 - 10:40

SYD

MKY

4h 10m

1 stop

$457Virgin Australia

Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

Qantas Airways flights from Mackay to Sydney

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Qantas Airways

3 July

MKY13:05Mackay

6h 05m

1 stop

SYD19:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 July

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 45m

2 stops

MKY16:45Mackay

$746

Qantas Airways

12 June

MKY06:00Mackay

4h 20m

1 stop

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

19 June

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

8h 15m

2 stops

MKY16:45Mackay

$749

Qantas Airways

12 June

MKY17:20Mackay

3h 55m

1 stop

SYD21:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 June

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 45m

2 stops

MKY16:45Mackay

$769

Virgin Australia flights from Mackay to Sydney

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Virgin Australia

12 June

MKY17:30Mackay

4h 50m

1 stop

SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

15 June

SYD18:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 50m

1 stop

MKY21:50Mackay

$405

Virgin Australia

19 June

MKY17:30Mackay

4h 50m

1 stop

SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 June

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 45m

1 stop

MKY13:15Mackay

$410

Virgin Australia

12 June

MKY17:30Mackay

4h 10m

1 stop

SYD21:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

19 June

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 40m

1 stop

MKY10:40Mackay

$415

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Mon 6/7

20:15-14:55

1 stop18h 40m

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Wed 15/7

15:35-19:40

1 stop4h 05m

$404

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Mackay

Fri 19/6

17:30-22:20

1 stop4h 50m

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Tue 23/6

07:30-13:15

1 stop5h 45m

$410

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 12/6

17:30-21:40

1 stop4h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/6

06:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$415

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MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sun 21/6

17:30-21:40

1 stop4h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

18:00-21:50

1 stop3h 50m

$417

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MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 12/6

11:25-18:10

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

07:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

$421

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MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 23/7

17:35-22:20

1 stop4h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/7

10:30-16:50

1 stop6h 20m

$436

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sun 16/8

13:55-20:40

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

07:00-13:15

1 stop6h 15m

$450

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 3/7

17:35-22:20

1 stop4h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

18:00-21:50

1 stop3h 50m

$452

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sun 16/8

11:25-18:10

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

07:00-13:15

1 stop6h 15m

$456

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sun 16/8

11:25-18:10

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

06:30-10:40

1 stop4h 10m

$457

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Mackay and Sydney?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Mackay, with most prices found around $377. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of June, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $382.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Mackay when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $421 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Mackay for as low as $376 on momondo.

How have Mackay to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Mackay to Sydney flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Mackay to Sydney

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Fastest flight time	4h 05m
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The fastest flight from Mackay to Sydney takes 4h 05m

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Sydney. There are no popular flight routes from Mackay to Sydney.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Mackay to Sydney

How far is Mackay to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
Sydney Kingsford Smith is 1429.0 km away from Mackay. 4h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Mackay Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Mackay to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Mackay to Sydney is Virgin Australia (93% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qantas Airways (5%) and Jetstar (2%).

Best airlines flying from Mackay to Sydney

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $352	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 454 reviews		Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $379	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,037 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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