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Find cheap flights from Brisbane to Mackay from $79

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Brisbane to Mackay, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Mackay (BNE-MKY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Mackay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
$165Jetstar
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Thu, 8 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
$171Jetstar
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
$176Jetstar
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Wed, 5 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
$178Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
$179Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
05:40 - 07:20BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
Wed, 12 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
10:25 - 16:40BNE-MKY
6h 15m1 stop
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
Wed, 12 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
06:05 - 07:45BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
06:45 - 08:25MKY-BNE
1h 40mdirect
$344Virgin Australia
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Fri, 3 May - Mon, 6 May
10:25 - 16:40BNE-MKY
6h 15m1 stop
09:10 - 13:40MKY-BNE
4h 30m1 stop
$372Qantas Airways
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Tue, 25 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
07:25 - 16:40BNE-MKY
9h 15m1 stop
09:10 - 21:10MKY-BNE
12h 00m1 stop
$379Qantas Airways
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Tue, 25 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul

Flights from Brisbane to Mackay - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to Mackay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to Mackay?

The average price of all flights from Brisbane to Mackay clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Brisbane to Mackay, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Brisbane, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Mackay?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Brisbane to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to Mackay is July, where tickets cost $213 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $341 and $271 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Mackay?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Brisbane to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Mackay, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Mackay?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Brisbane to Mackay found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $79. Jetstar proposed a return connection from $165 and Virgin Australia from $344.

Which airlines fly direct between Brisbane and Mackay?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Brisbane to Mackay.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Brisbane to Mackay. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $124 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Brisbane and Mackay per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 15 nonstop flights that take off from Brisbane and land in Mackay, with an average flight time of 1h 41m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 90 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Brisbane and Mackay?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Brisbane to Mackay take?

Direct flights from Brisbane generally make it to Mackay in 1h 35m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,285 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Brisbane to Mackay?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Brisbane at 05:40 and will be landing in Mackay at 07:20.

What’s the latest departure time from Brisbane to Mackay?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Brisbane to Mackay jets off at 19:25 and lands at 21:05.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to Mackay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Mackay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Brisbane to Mackay

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Mackay?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Mackay was $51 for a one-way ticket and $106 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Mackay?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Brisbane to Mackay flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Mackay?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Mackay, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Brisbane to Mackay?

    There are direct flights from Brisbane to Mackay on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Mackay, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Mackay are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $318 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $412 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to Mackay?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Brisbane to Mackay.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Brisbane to Mackay?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mackay from Brisbane is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane to Mackay?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Mackay with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to Mackay?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mackay from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Brisbane to Mackay

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $167 or less one-way and $180 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Mackay?

Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Mackay, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to Mackay

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

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Direct returns

Mackay to Brisbane

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Brisbane to Mackay

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Mackay. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to Mackay? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 681 reviews
8.4crew
8.0boarding
7.6comfort
6.8food
6.8entertainment
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

There is no not applicable button to tick. Due to turbulence there was no food/drink offered. That’s expected and was fine 👌🏻

Plane was cancelled apparently no seat available on any flight so late in the day I would have missed my connecting flight

Flight was cancelled and the next available flight they could get me on was 18:30 that night. I was travelling up for a conference so needed to be in Brisbane by 12:00 at the latest. I had to rebook with another carrier and I've had to follow up three times about the refund for this flight. The flight I rebooked cost over $400.

The flight was canceled. And I had to book on Jetstar to get home

Easy process and no delays. Economy-X seats could do with some lumbar support and the padding in the seat pan was compressed so a little uncomfortable, but LOVE the legroom.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

Better food, hotter coffee, otherwise it was a very smooth and reasonably comfortable flight.

Have watched 90% of the movies need to update more movies for the long haul

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

Worst airline ever. No need to go into detail as everything is terrible. Do not do it - whatever the price.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Brisbane to Mackay found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/6Tue
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$79
7/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$92
4/5Sat
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$101
26/5Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 50mBNE-MKY
$173
15/8Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
10h 10mBNE-MKY
$190
4/6Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
9h 15mBNE-MKY
$192
26/5Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
8h 15mBNE-MKY
$223
19/5Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 50mBNE-MKY
$224
15/8Thu
2 stops
11h 55mBNE-MKY
$227
4/6Tue
2 stops
12h 20mBNE-MKY
$243

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Last minute flights from Brisbane to Mackay

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Brisbane to Mackay that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/4Thu
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
29/4Mon
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$243
25/4Thu
multi-stop
6h 15mBNE-MKY
29/4Mon
direct
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$329
26/4Fri
direct
1h 40mBNE-MKY
28/4Sun
direct
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$354
26/4Fri
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
3/5Fri
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$383
25/4Thu
directVirgin Australia
1h 40mBNE-MKY
28/4Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 30mMKY-BNE
$385
24/4Wed
direct
1h 40mBNE-MKY
25/4Thu
direct
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$391
24/4Wed
multi-stop
8h 15mBNE-MKY
25/4Thu
direct
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$393
26/4Fri
direct
1h 35mBNE-MKY
3/5Fri
multi-stop
12h 00mMKY-BNE
$400
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 15mBNE-MKY
3/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 00mMKY-BNE
$439
24/4Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 15mBNE-MKY
25/4Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
$447

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Brisbane - Mackay Flights

Departure:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Destination:

Mackay (MKY)Australia

Return flight deals:

Mackay - Brisbane

Cabin classes:

$1,092
$160

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