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Flights from Sydney to Mackay
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Mackay. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Townsville, about 3h 45m door to door (215 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 45m
Sydney to Mackay at a glance
Fastest journey3h 45mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Townsville
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Mackay
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SYD Brisbane (BNE) MKY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue15:00 SYD15:21 BNE0h 54m connection16:15 BNE17:45 MKYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
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SYD Townsville (TSV) MKY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Hinterland Aviation
Tue06:45 SYD08:15 TSV6h 00m connection14:15 TSV15:47 MKYJetstar Airways + Hinterland Aviation
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 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMackay vs Sydney
- Currency in Mackay
- AUD
- Airports
- SYD → MKY
Flights from Sydney to Mackay: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Mackay?
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 Sydney to Mackay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,429 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Mackay?
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 Sydney and Mackay?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Mackay?
Mackay is 1 hour behind Sydney.
