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Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Mackay

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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
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 Flights from Brisbane to Mackay (BNE-MKY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to Mackay

Qatar Airways Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 50mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 30mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Cathay Pacific Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 25mdirect
Cathay Pacific
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Qantas Airways Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 25mdirect
Qantas Airways
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Emirates Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
Emirates Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 25mdirect
Emirates
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Jetstar Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar
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China Eastern Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
China Eastern Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 25mdirect
China Eastern
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Virgin Australia Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia
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Air New Zealand Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 35mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
BNE-MKY
1h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
MKY-BNE
1h 30mdirect
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Singapore Airlines Logo
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Everything you should know

When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 22% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/9
BNE - MKY • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/9
BNE - MKY • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to Mackay flights

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 round-trip flights from Brisbane to Mackay clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Mackay on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Brisbane to Mackay. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost £93 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £152 and £145 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Mackay, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Brisbane to Mackay

Low seasonMarch
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Mackay?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Brisbane to Mackay.
Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane Airport to Mackay Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to Mackay

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Mackay to Brisbane

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
Airline reviews

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

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