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Cheap flights from South Africa to Mackay from R20 070

JNB — MKY
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Mackay

Tue 27/1020:20 -
2 stops41h 15m
Wed 27/16:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 17/10R20 070
Wed 4/1117:35 -
2 stops29h 45m
Sun 8/1113:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 19/10R22 227
Mon 30/1118:50 -
2 stops31h 20m
Mon 7/1214:50 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 16/10R29 718
Wed 4/1113:40 -
3 stops35h 20m
Sun 8/118:15 -
3 stops37h 15m
Deal found 19/10R55 682

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Round-trip from

R22 227

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R22 589
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • South Africa to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R39 165 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R16 534 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgMackay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MKY Mackay

JNBMKY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

17:35-7:20

2 stops29h 45m

Mackay

Sun 8/11

13:00-15:00

2 stops34h 00m

R22 227

JohannesburgMackay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MKY Mackay

JNBMKY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

18:50-10:10

2 stops31h 20m

Mackay

Mon 7/12

14:50-5:35

2 stops46h 45m

R29 718

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Mackay have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 112 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 112 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 112 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 714 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 112 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

7,0

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from South Africa to Mackay, you will be flying into Mackay. Mackay (MKY) is just 3,3 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Mackay?

    Departing from South Africa to Mackay will take you 29h 45m. The distance between South Africa and Mackay is about 11750 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Mackay?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Mackay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 715AverageR21 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 428AverageR22 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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