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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Mackay

JNB — MKY
Oct 12 — Oct 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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April

Average price

R21 915
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R57 316 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 798 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Mackay

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Mackay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Mackay is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MKY?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Mackay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Mackay in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mackay. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Mackay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 365 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mackay from Johannesburg?

    Located just 3,3 km from the city centre, Mackay is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Mackay from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Mackay (MKY) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mackay round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at R18 545. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R20 533 and R21 576, respectively. Qantas Airways is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Mackay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Mackay.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mackay

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Mackay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 545AverageR21 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 533AverageR21 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR21 576AverageR26 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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