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

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

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

A nonstop flight from Brisbane to Mackay takes 1h 38m, covering 496 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Brisbane to Mackay range from $165 to $267, with an average of $217 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $217 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $216 round-trip, compared to $471 via a layover 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: 90% on time
• Qantas Airways: 80% on time
• Jetstar: 64% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$97 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 Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Mackay flights, with 50% of flights 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Mackay Airport (MKY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 32m.

Most connecting flights from Brisbane to Mackay pass through Rockhampton (ROK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Brisbane to Mackay. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $270, a difference of $75.

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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Bluewater Lagoon 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 always check the fare details before booking.