Brisbane to Mackay (BNE–MKY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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496 mi airlines 101/wk
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CX9035
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
6:25 AM
AEST TD
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 35m
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QF984
QF Qant
73H
6:25 AM
AEST T20
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5248
EK Emirates
E90
6:25 AM
AEST TD
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5316
EK Emirates
E90
8:20 AM
AEST TD
9:55 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1822
QF Qant
E90
8:20 AM
AEST TD
9:55 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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VA605
VA Virgin Australia
73H
9:00 AM
AEST TD
10:40 AM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EK5390
EK Emirates
E90
11:00 AM
AEST TD
12:35 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1826
QF Qant
E90
1:00 PM
AEST T20
2:35 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5304
EK Emirates
E90
1:00 PM
AEST TD
2:35 PM
AEST
1h 35m
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AC2733
AC Air Canada
73H
3:10 PM
AEST TD
4:50 PM
AEST
1h 40m
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VA613
VA Virgin Australia
73H
3:10 PM
AEST TD
4:50 PM
AEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QF1828
QF Qant
E90
3:35 PM
AEST TD
5:10 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5309
EK Emirates
E90
3:35 PM
AEST TD
5:10 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5407
EK Emirates
E90
5:40 PM
AEST TD
7:15 PM
AEST
1h 35m
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JQ888
JQ Jetstar
320
7:00 PM
AEST TD
8:35 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5412
EK Emirates
E90
8:10 PM
AEST TD
9:45 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1832
QF Qant
E90
8:10 PM
AEST T20
9:45 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5486
EK Emirates
E90
6:00 AM
AEST
7:35 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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VA600
VA Virgin Australia
73H
6:30 AM
AEST
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC2732
AC Air Canada
73H
6:30 AM
AEST
8:00 AM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CX9040
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
8:45 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF985
QF Qant
73H
8:45 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1823
QF Qant
E90
8:45 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5131
EK Emirates
E90
8:45 AM
AEST
10:20 AM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5338
EK Emirates
E90
10:40 AM
AEST
12:15 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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VA608
VA Virgin Australia
73H
11:25 AM
AEST
12:55 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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QF1827
QF Qant
E90
1:20 PM
AEST
2:55 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5343
EK Emirates
E90
1:20 PM
AEST
2:55 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5331
EK Emirates
E90
3:20 PM
AEST
4:55 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF1829
QF Qant
E90
3:20 PM
AEST
4:55 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF2513
QF Qant
DH4
3:45 PM
AEST T1
5:40 PM
AEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK5417
EK Emirates
E90
5:55 PM
AEST
7:30 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EK5357
EK Emirates
E90
8:00 PM
AEST
9:35 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1833
QF Qant
E90
8:00 PM
AEST
9:35 PM
AEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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JQ889
JQ Jetstar
320
10:00 PM
AEST
11:21 PM
AEST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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Brisbane to Mackay
6 carriers, 101 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 101 Flights/wk 496 mi 1h 35m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

BNE–MKY is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 496 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–MKY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 43 E90 1h35
QF Qantas 28 73H, E90 1h35 Oneworld
VA Virgin Australia 14 73H 1h40
AC Air Canada 7 73H 1h40 Star Alliance
JQ Jetstar 7 320 1h35
CX Cathay Pacific 2 73H 1h35 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
73H Boeing 737-800 – AC, CX, QF, VA
E90 Embraer 190 – EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + JQ + VA (64 flights/wk, 63%)
Oneworld: CX + QF (30 flights/wk, 30%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to MKY direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
101
Outbound / wk
109
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to MKY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mackay is 0 hours the same as Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · MKY: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Mackay.
Distance & Flight Time
496 mi / 798 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–MKY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Mackay route.
Route details
Distance496 mi / 798 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights101 out / 109 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MKY
IATA / ICAOMKY / YBMK
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to MKY flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Mackay Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 496 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 101 nonstop flights per week from BNE to MKY. The return direction has about 109 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSV and ROK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKY to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to MKY

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Mackay Airport (MKY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNE to MKY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to MKY ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 496 miles (798 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 210 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TSV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.