Which airlines fly to Mackay?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Mackay from New South Wales according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Mackay. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Mackay on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New South Wales to Mackay?

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from New South Wales to Mackay

How long does it take to fly to Mackay?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New South Wales, such as Sydney or Newcastle, and flying into Mackay, then you can expect flight times to average 2h 30m and 8h 50m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport?

Prices for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New South Wales to Mackay Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New South Wales to Mackay Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Mackay Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Mackay Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Mackay Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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17:00 - 07:40NTL Newcastle Williamtown-MKY Mackay

15h 40m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 16:25MKY Mackay-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

4h 00m1 stop Brisbane

$402Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

18:00 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 35m1 stop Brisbane

13:45 - 18:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$409Virgin Australia

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

18:00 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 35m1 stop Brisbane

13:45 - 19:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 55m1 stop Brisbane

$418Virgin Australia

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

18:30 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 18:10MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 45m1 stop Brisbane

$421Virgin Australia

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

17:00 - 07:40NTL Newcastle Williamtown-MKY Mackay

15h 40m1 stop Brisbane

09:25 - 16:25MKY Mackay-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

6h 00m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$459Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

09:30 - 17:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

8h 30m2 stops Brisbane Rockhampton

06:30 - 13:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$548Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

18:30 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

17:50 - 08:50MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 00m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$551Multiple Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

06:30 - 10:00NTL Newcastle Williamtown-MKY Mackay

4h 30m1 stop Brisbane

09:20 - 21:15MKY Mackay-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

10h 55m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$618Qantas Airways

Sat, 20 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

06:30 - 17:00NTL Newcastle Williamtown-MKY Mackay

11h 30m2 stops Brisbane Rockhampton

11:35 - 21:15MKY Mackay-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

8h 40m2 stops Townsville Brisbane

$629Qantas Airways

Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

06:30 - 11:10NTL Newcastle Williamtown-MKY Mackay

5h 40m2 stops Brisbane Rockhampton

09:20 - 21:15MKY Mackay-NTL Newcastle Williamtown

10h 55m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$646Qantas Airways

Sat, 20 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

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18:30 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

06:30 - 12:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$479Virgin Australia

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

08:00 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

3h 40m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 17:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$494Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

18:30 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 17:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$497Virgin Australia

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

10:00 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 17:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$509Virgin Australia

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

09:00 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

5h 05m1 stop Brisbane

11:25 - 17:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$509Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

08:00 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

3h 40m1 stop Brisbane

06:30 - 11:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$510Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

13:00 - 17:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

5h 50m1 stop Brisbane

06:30 - 11:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$511Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

18:30 - 21:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

06:30 - 11:40MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 10m1 stop Brisbane

$513Virgin Australia

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

07:00 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

7h 05m1 stop Brisbane

09:25 - 16:10MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 45m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$706Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

10:00 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MKY Mackay

4h 05m1 stop Brisbane

09:25 - 16:10MKY Mackay-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 45m2 stops Rockhampton Brisbane

$713Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

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2 Mar

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

8h 50m

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MKY19:50Mackay

9 Mar

MKY13:15Mackay

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SYD18:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$598

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10 Dec

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

3h 50m

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MKY10:10Mackay

13 Dec

MKY08:15Mackay

6h 55m

1 stop

SYD16:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$602

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20 Mar

NTL06:30Newcastle Williamtown

4h 30m

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MKY10:00Mackay

24 Mar

MKY09:20Mackay

10h 55m

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NTL21:15Newcastle Williamtown

$618

Virgin Australia flights from New South Wales to Mackay

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20 Nov

SYD18:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 35m

1 stop

MKY21:35Mackay

23 Nov

MKY13:45Mackay

3h 55m

1 stop

SYD18:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$409

Virgin Australia

10 Dec

SYD18:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 35m

1 stop

MKY21:35Mackay

17 Dec

MKY13:45Mackay

4h 55m

1 stop

SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$418

Virgin Australia

19 Nov

SYD18:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

4h 05m

1 stop

MKY21:35Mackay

24 Nov

MKY11:25Mackay

5h 45m

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SYD18:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$421

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NTL Newcastle Williamtown - MKY Mackay

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Wed 13/1

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Mackay

Tue 19/1

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2 stops6h 00m

$459

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MKY Mackay

SYDMKY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

09:30-17:00

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Mackay

Sat 28/11

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$548

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MKY Mackay

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Tue 24/11

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$551

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NTL Newcastle Williamtown - MKY Mackay

NTLMKY

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Sat 20/3

06:30-10:00

1 stop4h 30m

Mackay

Wed 24/3

09:20-21:15

2 stops10h 55m

$618

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NTL Newcastle Williamtown - MKY Mackay

NTLMKY

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Wed 13/1

06:30-17:00

2 stops11h 30m

Mackay

Tue 19/1

11:35-21:15

2 stops8h 40m

$629

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NTL Newcastle Williamtown - MKY Mackay

NTLMKY

Newcastle Williamtown

Sat 20/3

06:30-11:10

2 stops5h 40m

Mackay

Wed 24/3

09:20-21:15

2 stops10h 55m

$646

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Mackay?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from New South Wales to Mackay. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $406. If you aren’t able to travel to Mackay during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $436.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New South Wales to Mackay?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Mackay from New South Wales when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Mackay for around $444 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Mackay from New South Wales for as low as $378 on momondo.

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Best price found	$223
Fastest flight time	3h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Mackay from New South Wales in the past 72 hours is $223. The best return flight deal from New South Wales to Mackay found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $402.

The fastest flight from New South Wales to Mackay takes 3h 50m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport?
Prices for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from New South Wales to Mackay Airport as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New South Wales to Mackay Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New South Wales to Mackay Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Mackay Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Mackay Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Mackay Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Jetstar	PriceFrom $129	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 576 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $338	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,121 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $359	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 482 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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