What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Mackay?

Delta operates the most flights from the United States to Mackay at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Mackay. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Mackay?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Mackay are from: • Chicago, from $1,696 round-trip

How do I know if a flight to Mackay is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Mackay is around $1,731 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Mackay?

United Airlines is the most popular airline flying to Mackay among KAYAK users, followed by Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

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$1,631

Typical prices: $1,731-$1,985

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Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:57 am - 7:40 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-MKY Mackay

38h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:00 am - 11:17 amMKY Mackay-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

46h 17m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

7:20 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

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1:45 pm - 3:05 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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$1,696Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:57 am - 9:55 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-MKY Mackay

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Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

12:02 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-MKY Mackay

29h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

43h 00m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,735Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

12:02 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-MKY Mackay

29h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

43h 00m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,736Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:25 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

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6:20 am - 6:35 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

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7:20 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

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6:30 pm - 3:05 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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$1,790Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

7:20 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

35h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

6:30 pm - 3:05 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 35m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,843Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:25 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

18h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:20 am - 6:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,849United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:20 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

6:35 pm - 3:30 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 55m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

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Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:57 am - 7:40 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-MKY Mackay

38h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:00 am - 11:17 amMKY Mackay-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

46h 17m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

7:20 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

35h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

1:45 pm - 3:05 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 20m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,696Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:57 am - 9:55 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-MKY Mackay

28h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

10:35 am - 8:20 pmMKY Mackay-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

26h 45m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,730Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

12:02 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-MKY Mackay

29h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

43h 00m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,735Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

12:02 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-MKY Mackay

29h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

43h 00m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,736Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:25 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

18h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:20 am - 6:35 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

17h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$1,769United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

7:20 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

35h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

6:30 pm - 3:05 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 35m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,790Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

7:20 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

35h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

6:30 pm - 3:05 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 35m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,843Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:25 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

18h 15m1 stop Brisbane

6:20 am - 6:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,849United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:20 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

6:35 pm - 3:30 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 55m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,883Qatar Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Mackay flights

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How much is a flight to Mackay?

A round-trip flight to Mackay costs $1,877 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Austin average $1,802, while Denver runs a bit higher at $3,414.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay?

Afternoon flights to Mackay are the cheapest at $1,483 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,916.

What is a good deal for flights to Mackay?

Flights under $1,731 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Mackay at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

Denver $1,624

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When to book flights to Mackay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mackay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

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What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Mackay?
Delta operates the most flights from the United States to Mackay at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Mackay. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.
Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Mackay?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Mackay are from:
• Chicago, from $1,696 round-trip
How do I know if a flight to Mackay is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Mackay is around $1,731 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

For flights to Mackay, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,731 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to noon to save up to $433 per round-trip. Noon flights to Mackay average $1,483 compared to $1,916 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
Once you arrive in Mackay, a great place to start is Bluewater Lagoon. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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