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Cheap flight deals from Mackay to Brisbane (MKY-BNE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Mackay to Brisbane 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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21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
$171Jetstar
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Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
$184Jetstar
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
$188Jetstar
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Fri, 21 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
$193Jetstar
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
$234Jetstar
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Tue, 7 May - Thu, 9 May
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
11:10 - 12:50BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
21:15 - 22:35MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
19:05 - 20:40BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
$249Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
09:10 - 18:10MKY-BNE
9h 00m1 stop
06:30 - 16:40BNE-MKY
10h 10m1 stop
$367Qantas Airways
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Sat, 12 Oct - Thu, 14 Nov
09:10 - 20:10MKY-BNE
11h 00m1 stop
08:25 - 16:40BNE-MKY
8h 15m1 stop
$376Qantas Airways
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
17:35 - 21:10MKY-BNE
3h 35m1 stop
06:30 - 11:05BNE-MKY
4h 35m1 stop
$378Qantas Airways
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May

Flights from Mackay to Brisbane - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mackay to Brisbane 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 Mackay to Brisbane?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Mackay to Brisbane, 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 Mackay to Brisbane is July, where tickets cost $231 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $361 and $309 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Mackay to Brisbane, 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 Mackay to Brisbane, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Mackay to Brisbane?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Mackay to Brisbane were found on Jetstar ($171) and Qantas Airways ($367). Jetstar proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $98.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Mackay and Brisbane?

In normal times, Qantas Airways flies from Mackay to Brisbane up to 7 times per day, Virgin Australia up to 4 times per day, and Jetstar 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Mackay and Brisbane?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Mackay to Brisbane.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Mackay to Brisbane. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $123 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

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

Each day, there are between 9 and 15 nonstop flights that take off from Mackay and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 1h 28m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 91 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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 Mackay to Brisbane take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 20m to travel the 1,285 km between Mackay and Brisbane.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Mackay at 06:00 and will be landing in Brisbane at 07:25.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Mackay to Brisbane jets off at 21:15 and lands at 22:35.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Mackay to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mackay to Brisbane 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 Mackay to Brisbane

  • How can I get to Mackay Airport from Mackay city centre?

    The distance between Mackay and Mackay Airport is just under 6 km. While affordable, buses are an ideal way to connect central Mackay and the airport. They take about 25min for the trip. Taxis, which take roughly 10min for the same journey, are a tad expensive but more comfortable.

  • What lounges are there in Mackay Airport?

    If you need some rest before getting on the plane in Mackay, you can do so at Qantas Club Lounge; walk to the end of the departure lounge to get to Qantas Club. However, there are guiding signs that indicate the path to follow. Virgin Australia also has a lounge, in the departure area.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mackay to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mackay to Brisbane was $64 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mackay to Brisbane?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mackay to Brisbane are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $335 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 $432 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Mackay to Brisbane.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Mackay 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 Mackay to Brisbane?

    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 Brisbane with an airline and back to Mackay with another airline.

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

    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 Brisbane from Mackay 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 Mackay to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $166 or less one-way and $360 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers with disabilities can easily find their way through Mackay Airport (MKY), as the facility is wheelchair accessible. Before arriving at Mackay Airport, passengers should call the customer service department to make special arrangements; the airport can provide staff to help with luggage and airport processes.
  • Once you arrive at Brisbane Airport (BNE), there are several transfer options to the city centre. Taxis, which have a pickup point just outside the terminals, are a great way to travel. They take about 30min to get to central Brisbane. You can also buy tickets to board the eco-friendly Airtrain at the international or domestic terminals. A shuttle service, Con-X-ion, can drop you at the doorstep of your accommodation. You can also head to Skygate Centre and board the Route 590 bus. These buses usually take about 40min to reach central Brisbane.
  • There are both affordable and luxurious hotels at Brisbane Airport. If your arrival time at the airport happens quite late at night, you probably don’t want the hassle of travelling through the city at that time. You can pick up your stay at the airport hotels about a kilometre away, such as ibis, Pullman and Novotel; they’re a brief walk from the domestic terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Mackay to Brisbane?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Mackay to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mackay to Brisbane. 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 Mackay to Brisbane? 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 674 reviews
7.9boarding
7.6comfort
6.8entertainment
8.4crew
6.8food
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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

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

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

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 Mackay to Brisbane found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/5Fri
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$98
29/4Mon
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$127
16/5Thu
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$142
6/5Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 30mMKY-BNE
$178
24/5Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
11h 00mMKY-BNE
$190
29/4Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
$222
6/5Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
9h 00mMKY-BNE
$223
24/5Fri
2 stops
33h 25mMKY-BNE
$519
6/5Mon
2 stops
18h 35mMKY-BNE
$529
29/4Mon
2 stops
18h 35mMKY-BNE
$540

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Last minute flights from Mackay to Brisbane

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 Mackay to Brisbane that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
8/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$277
1/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
7/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$285
1/5Wed
multi-stop
3h 35mMKY-BNE
8/5Wed
direct
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$306
1/5Wed
multi-stop
4h 25mMKY-BNE
7/5Tue
direct
1h 35mBNE-MKY
$317
30/4Tue
directVirgin Australia
1h 40mMKY-BNE
2/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
1h 40mBNE-MKY
$340
30/4Tue
direct
1h 30mMKY-BNE
2/5Thu
multi-stop
4h 35mBNE-MKY
$399
30/4Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
2/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
4h 35mBNE-MKY
$444
1/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
2h 45mMKY-BNE
8/5Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 40mBNE-MKY
$516
1/5Wed
multi-stop
2h 45mMKY-BNE
7/5Tue
multi-stop
12h 45mBNE-MKY
$592
30/4Tue
multi-stop
20h 00mMKY-BNE
2/5Thu
direct
1h 40mBNE-MKY
$637

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Mackay - Brisbane Flights

Departure:

Mackay (MKY)Australia

Destination:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Return flight deals:

Brisbane - Mackay

Cabin classes:

$1,702
$3,996
$170