Cheap flights from Mackay to Sydney from £118

Cheap flights from Mackay to Sydney from £118

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How much do flights to Sydney cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£230

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Sydney airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airport Link train. Best value: buses and shuttle services.

Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), located 8 km south of the city center. As Australia's busiest airport, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. The Airport Link train provides the fastest connection, while buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers offer alternatives depending on your budget and destination. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

13-15 min

$18-$21 (includes station access fee (~USD 11–14))

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to CBD

35-50 min

$4-$5 (Opal card fare (~USD 2.50–3.30))

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic (~USD 29–42))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

$35-$60 (surge pricing may apply (~USD 23–39))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed rate (~USD 52–97))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

$50-$120 (per day; plus parking (~USD 32–78))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport Link train includes a station access fee on top of the standard Opal fare.
  • Opal cards can be used on trains, buses, ferries, and light rail throughout Sydney.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sydney

Depart from
Mackay
Arrive to
Sydney
Average flights per week
264
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Mountains - Sydney Opera House

Check-in for a flight from Mackay to Sydney

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sydney

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C20°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C19°C
April22°C16°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September20°C12°C
October22°C14°C
November23°C16°C
December24°C18°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
305
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
93%
23°C21°C
15 Feb
24°C19°C
Monday
9 Feb
89%
24°C20°C
16 Feb
85%
25°C21°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
79%
25°C21°C
17 Feb
25°C19°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
28°C21°C
18 Feb
72%
26°C20°C
Thursday
12 Feb
85%
25°C19°C
19 Feb
69%
23°C21°C
Friday
13 Feb
87%
20°C19°C
20 Feb
79%
23°C21°C
Saturday
14 Feb
23°C20°C
21 Feb
24°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Emirates. Mackay and Sydney have 264 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Sydney, consider visiting Blue Mountains, and Sydney Opera House.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Mackay?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mackay and Brisbane, Melbourne, City of Newcastle, Denpasar, Bangkok, Perth, Manila, Hyderabad, Queenstown, Cleveland, Rockhampton, Medellín, Panama, Lae, Blenheim, Nairobi, Kyiv, Guangzhou, Daru, London.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and London, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Bangkok, Perth, Gold Coast, Cairns, Singapore, Adelaide, Denpasar, Auckland, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hobart, Ballina, Sunshine Coast Region, Ho Chi Minh City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Mackay?
The main airport in Mackay is Mackay. It is also served by Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
Which airlines fly between Mackay and Sydney?
Currently, you can fly between Mackay and Sydney with Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Mackay and Sydney?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mackay and Sydney, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Mackay and Sydney?
Traveling between Mackay and Sydney, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Mackay?
There are a number of airports in and around Mackay. The main one is Mackay and other nearby airports include Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah
How many airports are there near Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mackay and Sydney depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mackay and Sydney arrive?
What time do flights between Mackay and Sydney depart?
What time do flights between Mackay and Sydney arrive?

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