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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:32 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:02 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

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

A nonstop flight from Mackay to Brisbane takes 1h 32m, 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 Mackay to Brisbane range from $179 to $281, with an average of $230 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $230. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Qantas Airways: 96% on time
• Virgin Australia: 93% on time
• Jetstar: 61% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 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 Mackay to Brisbane 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 Mackay to Brisbane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

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

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 Mackay to Brisbane route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Mackay to Brisbane route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $249, a difference of $54. 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 Mackay and Brisbane. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mackay to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.