Port Macquarie to Sydney flights
Flights from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) cover 321 km. 1,948 flights flew it in the last 12 months of Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) figures; 74% were on time across 2 airlines.
On time means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule (BITRE's definition).
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 1,241 | 82% | 3.3% | – |
| Regional Express | 707 | 60% | 7.8% | – |
Month by month
Over the last 12 months, Port Macquarie to Sydney ran best in April 2026 (84% on time) and worst in August 2025 (65.3%).
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| Month | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 65% | 4.1% | 170 |
| September 2025 | 69% | 4.2% | 166 |
| October 2025 | 68% | 7.6% | 170 |
| November 2025 | 71% | 2.2% | 181 |
| December 2025 | 72% | 2.8% | 178 |
| January 2026 | 83% | 3.1% | 131 |
| February 2026 | 69% | 9.1% | 164 |
| March 2026 | 72% | 5.6% | 162 |
| April 2026 | 84% | 5.1% | 156 |
| May 2026 | 71% | 7.2% | 152 |
| June 2026 | 81% | 3.9% | 155 |
| July 2026 | 82% | 4.3% | 163 |
Source: BITRE domestic airline on-time performance, August 2025 to July 2026. Source: BITRE, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia. Figures describe the past and do not predict a future flight.
Questions and answers
- How often are flights between Port Macquarie and Sydney on time?
- 73.6% of 1,948 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) figures, and 4.9% were cancelled.
- Which airline is most punctual between Port Macquarie and Sydney?
- Qantas, with 81.5% on time. Regional Express was the least punctual at 59.7%.
- What is the best month to fly between Port Macquarie and Sydney?
- Over the last 12 months, Port Macquarie to Sydney ran best in April 2026 (84% on time) and worst in August 2025 (65.3%).
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