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 $2,004 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.

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Cheapest round-trip

$1,660

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

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Wed 10/31Sun 11/4

SJC - MKY • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$1,517

Typical prices: $821-$1,334

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Sat 9/29

ORD - MKY • 2 stops

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Recent round-trip flight deals to Mackay

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

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

31h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

5:55 pm - 10:10 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,660Qantas 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

$1,661Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

2:41 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-MKY Mackay

26h 29m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

5:55 pm - 10:10 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,662Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 13

6:50 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

34h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

11:25 am - 2:30 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 05m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$2,004Qatar Airways

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

$2,006Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

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

$2,185Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

37h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

8:20 am - 7:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$2,215Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

37h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

8:20 am - 7:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$2,216Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

37h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

8:20 am - 7:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$2,217Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

11:05 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

8:20 am - 6:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

16h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$2,266United Airlines

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Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

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

31h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

5:55 pm - 10:10 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,660Qantas 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

$1,661Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

2:41 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-MKY Mackay

26h 29m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

5:55 pm - 10:10 pmMKY Mackay-SJC San Jose

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,662Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 13

6:50 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MKY Mackay

34h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

11:25 am - 2:30 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 05m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$2,004Qatar Airways

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

$2,006Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

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

$2,185Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

37h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

8:20 am - 7:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$2,215Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

37h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

8:20 am - 7:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$2,216Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

37h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

8:20 am - 7:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

41h 30m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

$2,217Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10

11:05 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

17h 35m1 stop Brisbane

8:20 am - 6:50 amMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

16h 30m1 stop Brisbane

$2,266United Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mackay

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Mackay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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.

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Cheapest flight	$1,517

Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mackay

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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

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Mackay based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $2,004 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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