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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mackay

JNB — MKY
Aug 29 — Sep 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 24 August 2025.

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

R24 832
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R57 183 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 771 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Mackay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mackay from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mackay

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo 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 24 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 24 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mackay, such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
898 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 611 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 352 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SIN - LAX

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Mackay, with prices starting at R18 580. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R20 506 and R21 548, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Mackay?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Mackay on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to Mackay. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 August 2025.
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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Mackay

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 24 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 580AverageR21 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 506AverageR21 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR21 548AverageR26 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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