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 Singapore 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 $1,530 round-trip • Detroit, from $1,858 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.

Which airlines should I consider for flights to Mackay?

Singapore Airlines is the most popular airline with KAYAK users flying to Mackay, and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Mackay?

Singapore Airlines is the only airline flying to Mackay on KAYAK.

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Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

11:25 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

25h 25m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

6:30 am - 1:25 pmMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

23h 55m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

$1,313Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

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

35h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

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

35h 55m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,530Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

4:30 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

25h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:30 am - 1:51 pmMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

24h 21m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,711Air Canada

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

$1,735Qantas Airways

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

$1,736Qantas Airways

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

$1,737Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

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

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

11:25 am - 3:30 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 05m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,855Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:36 pm - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MKY Mackay

26h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

6:00 am - 3:46 pmMKY Mackay-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,858Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:36 pm - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MKY Mackay

26h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

6:00 am - 3:46 pmMKY Mackay-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,859Qantas 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

$1,883Qatar Airways

All round-trip flight deals to Mackay

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

11:25 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

25h 25m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

6:30 am - 1:25 pmMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

23h 55m2 stops Brisbane Nadi

$1,313Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

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

35h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

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

35h 55m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,530Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

4:30 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MKY Mackay

25h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:30 am - 1:51 pmMKY Mackay-SFO San Francisco

24h 21m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,711Air Canada

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

$1,735Qantas Airways

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

$1,736Qantas Airways

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

$1,737Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

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

35h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

11:25 am - 3:30 pmMKY Mackay-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 05m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$1,855Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:36 pm - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MKY Mackay

26h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

6:00 am - 3:46 pmMKY Mackay-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,858Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:36 pm - 10:35 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MKY Mackay

26h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

6:00 am - 3:46 pmMKY Mackay-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,859Qantas 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

$1,883Qatar Airways

Booking Insights

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

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Mackay with more confidence.

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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 Denver average $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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Cheapest flight	$1,313

Flight from San Francisco to Mackay

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

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.

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 Singapore 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 $1,530 round-trip
• Detroit, from $1,858 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.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Mackay?
Singapore Airlines is the most popular airline with KAYAK users flying to Mackay, and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

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.