Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) flights

An economy award from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 496 miles (798 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Rockhampton and Townsville.
How many miles MKY to BNE costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 5,700 | $24.10β67.75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15β45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15β45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15β45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35β65 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $43β73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 8,000 | $15β395 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15β45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15β45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 12,000 | $15β45 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 12,500 | $15β45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10β90.50 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MKY to BNE
- JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book MKY to BNE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
MKY to BNE with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Rockhampton (ROK)Qantas the whole way



- Via Townsville (TSV)Qantas the whole way




MKY to BNE: common questions
How many miles does MKY to BNE cost?
In economy it starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MKY to BNE?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE).
How far is Mackay from Brisbane by plane?
Mackay (MKY) and Brisbane (BNE) are 496 miles (798 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MKY to BNE award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Mackay and Brisbane?
The most direct connections are through Rockhampton (ROK) and Townsville (TSV). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Rockhampton.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.










