Cheap Flights from Mackay to Brisbane

Flights from Mackay to Brisbane are operated by 4 airliners – Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, V Australia and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Qantas Airways. They operate around 6 flights a day departing from Mackay and arriving at Brisbane International. In the morning there is 25 flights, 17 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 00:10 and latest departure at 18:40. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is QF 2511, QF 2513, QF 2515, QF 2517, QF 5883, QF 5887, QF 5889 and QF 5891.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Virgin Blue offers 5 flights a day from Mackay to Brisbane International between the hours of 06:40 and 19:05. The flight numbers for these flights are DJ 600, DJ 608, DJ 610, DJ 616 and DJ 620.

Qantas Airways flight prices from Mackay to Brisbane International can be found at www.qantasairways.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Mackay to Brisbane and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Airliner
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Qantas Airways
1
6
7
8
8
7
5
Virgin Blue
0
5
5
5
5
4
5
V Australia
0
5
5
5
5
4
5
Jetstar Airways
1
2
3
4
4
4
4

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Mackay to Brisbane that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Mackay > Brisbane
0
825 Km (513 Miles)
71
Mackay > Townsville > Brisbane
1
1,495 Km (929 Miles)
21
Mackay > Rockhampton > Brisbane
1
825 Km (513 Miles)
15
Mackay > Sydney > Brisbane
1
2,270 Km (1,411 Miles)
6
1
3,385 Km (2,103 Miles)
4

Return flight are operated by 4 airliners which include Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, V Australia and Virgin Blue. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Brisbane to Mackay page.

Alternative routes to Brisbane

As a substitute, you will discover that Hamilton Island also give flights to Brisbane which could be more fitting for you. Hamilton Island has around 12 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Hamilton Island is around 93 kilometers (58 miles) from Mackay. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Mackay. More information can be found at Flights from Hamilton Island to Brisbane. Flights to Brisbane are also available from Whitsunday Coast; 12 flights a day depart from the airport.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Hamilton Island > Brisbane
0
890 Km (553 Miles)
12
Proserpine > Brisbane
0
895 Km (556 Miles)
12
Moranbah > Brisbane
0
690 Km (429 Miles)
8
Hamilton Island > Sydney > Brisbane
1
2,280 Km (1,417 Miles)
12
1
3,345 Km (2,078 Miles)
6
Hamilton Island > Cairns > Brisbane
1
1,905 Km (1,184 Miles)
5

Arriving at Brisbane

Should someone be collectiong you at Brisbane we would advise them to check Brisbane Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Brisbane.

On arriving at Brisbane take into consideration the time difference. Brisbane has a time zone of GMT +10.0 where Mackay is GMT -10.0.

Brisbane city center is located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Brisbane International Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at Brisbane International Airport. Brisbane is a small city with a population of only 0, so if you are looking for accommodation it may be a bit more difficult than other airports so it's advised you book accommodation before you arrive.