Cheap flights from Brisbane to Mackay

BNE — MKY
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Mackay are usually found in May or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Mackay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£111

Good round-trip deal

£136 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Mackay.

Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Mackay

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Mackay. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Mackay may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to MKY?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Mackay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

When flying from Brisbane to Mackay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Mackay

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Mackay. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

The most flights from BNE to MKY are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mackay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mackay. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Brisbane to Mackay, such as Virgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Brisbane to Mackay flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane to Mackay round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Brisbane to Mackay is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £104 on this airline. Virgin Australia is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Mackay?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Brisbane to Mackay on time: China Eastern (87%), Cathay Pacific (82%), Air New Zealand (76%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Mackay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Mackay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Mackay?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Mackay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Mackay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Brisbane to Mackay

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£104Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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