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Flights from Mackay to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Townsville, about 3h 43m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 43m
MKYSYDBNE

Mackay to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey3h 43mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Townsville

Best ways to fly from Mackay to Sydney

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MKY Brisbane (BNE) SYD
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon08:15 MKY09:37 BNE0h 53m connection10:30 BNE12:58 SYDQantas
38 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 43m
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MKY Townsville (TSV) SYD
Leg 1: Hinterland Aviation · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~6h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,429 km887 miles
Journey time
3h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hSydney vs Mackay
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
MKY → SYD

Flights from Mackay to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mackay to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane and Townsville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Mackay to Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,429 km.
Where do you change planes between Mackay and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE) and Townsville (TSV). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mackay and Sydney?
Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Mackay and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Mackay.

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