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Cheap Flights from Mackay to Brisbane

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Mackay to Brisbane

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Mackay to Brisbane.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Mackay to Brisbane flights

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 round-trip 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 Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Mackay, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost $142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $225 and $204 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Mackay to Brisbane?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $244, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Mackay to Brisbane, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.  

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Mackay and Brisbane?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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 nonstop flights from Mackay to Brisbane on a daily basis.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Mackay with another airline. Booking your flights between Mackay and BNE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $189 or less one-way and $138 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Mackay to Brisbane?

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

Direct departures

Mackay to Brisbane

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Mackay

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 400 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
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Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

10.0 ExcellentLauren, Apr 2025SYD - ZQN
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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.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

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