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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Mackay:

• Earliest: departs at 05:40 and lands at 07:20
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 21:50.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brisbane to Mackay.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Mackay takes 1h 40m, covering 1,285 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Brisbane to Mackay range from $222 to $363, with an average of $296 over the past 12 months. Anything below $222 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of $296. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $296 return, compared with $662 via a stopover through Rockhampton (ROK).

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Mackay flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 89% on time
• Qantas Airways: 80% on time
• Jetstar: 63% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$141 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Mackay flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Mackay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

Mackay Airport (MKY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Brisbane to Mackay usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Mackay (MKY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Mackay route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Brisbane to Mackay pass through Rockhampton (ROK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Brisbane to Mackay route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $260 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $129. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Mackay. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre is one of the most viewed places in Mackay on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Mackay flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.