Cheapest airlines flights from Mackay to Brisbane

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Mackay to Brisbane, including Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mackay to Brisbane according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Mackay to Brisbane in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$55, and round-trip direct flights start at US$113.

Displayed flight fares from Mackay to Brisbane are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mackay to Brisbane Flight Details

The distance between Mackay and Brisbane is about 797.65 km. The average flying time from Mackay to Brisbane is around 1 hour 29 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$55
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$113
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance797.65 km
Average flight time1 hour 29 minutes
Popular airlineVirgin Australia
Flight statistics for the Mackay–Brisbane route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Mackay to Brisbane

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Mackay to Brisbane?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Mackay to Brisbane, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mackay to Brisbane is January, with an average price of US$101; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$154.

US$154
US$128
US$101
US$75
    Cheapest
  • US$114
    Jun
  • US$127
    Jul
  • US$120
    Aug
  • US$132
    Sep
  • US$136
    Oct
  • US$121
    Nov
  • US$150
    Dec
  • US$101
    Jan
  • US$139
    Feb
  • US$130
    Mar
  • US$154
    Apr
  • US$137
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Mackay to Brisbane?

The average price of round-trip flights from Mackay to Brisbane purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Mackay to Brisbane are found during November, with an average price of US$182. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$326.

US$326
US$254
US$182
US$110
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Jun
  • US$251
    Jul
  • US$287
    Aug
  • US$254
    Sep
  • US$217
    Oct
  • US$182
    Nov
  • US$326
    Dec
  • US$271
    Jan
  • US$317
    Feb
  • US$298
    Mar
  • US$281
    Apr
  • US$257
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mackay to Brisbane (MKY-BNE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MKY to BNE on Mon, Jul 20), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$113 departing on Mon, Jul 13 and returning on Wed, Jul 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mackay to Brisbane with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 29 minutes to fly from Mackay to Brisbane.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mackay to Brisbane is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 23 flight per week flying from Mackay to Brisbane. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA600 (06:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mackay to Brisbane, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jul 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$55.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Brisbane travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mackay to Brisbane is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mackay to Brisbane on June 14, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$58.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Brisbane, with Mackay Airport to Brisbane Airport (MKY-BNE) is by far the most common option on this route: Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • The time difference between Brisbane and Mackay is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Mackay to Brisbane

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Mackay to Brisbane?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Mackay to Brisbane on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mackay to Brisbane, with fares starting at US$101.

US$71
US$101
US$132
US$163
US$193
Jetstar Airways
US$101
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$162
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$193
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Mackay to Brisbane?

Total flights from Mackay to Brisbane across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most frequent flights from Mackay to Brisbane, with 51 flights per week.

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16
34
51
Qantas Airways
51
Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand
46
Air New Zealand
Emirates
45
Emirates
Singapore Airlines
34
Singapore Airlines
Virgin Australia
34
Virgin Australia
China Southern Airlines
16
China Southern Airlines

How many flights fly from Mackay to Brisbane daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Mackay to Brisbane within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Mackay to Brisbane is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

189
142
95
48
Highest
166
Mon
160
Tue
160
Wed
149
Thu
189
Fri
95
Sat
147
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.