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Cheap flights from Mackay to Adelaide from $579

MKY — ADL
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Mackay to Adelaide

Tue 8/1213:45 -
1 stop8h 15m
Sat 12/1212:45 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 5/11$640
Mon 23/1108:20 -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 27/1112:45 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 7/11$737
Wed 25/1113:45 -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 29/1110:10 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 9/11$776
Mon 30/1113:00 -
2 stops9h 05m
Wed 9/1206:25 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 8/11$1,294

Find flight deals from Mackay to Adelaide

Round-trip from

$640

One-way from

$579

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$691
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 50m total
  • Mackay to Adelaide
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21/12-31/12
  • 21/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Mackay to Adelaide
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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MackayAdelaide

MKY Mackay - ADL Adelaide

MKYADL

Mackay

Mon 21/12

13:00-21:45

1 stop8h 15m

Adelaide

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$579

MackayAdelaide

MKY Mackay - ADL Adelaide

MKYADL

Mackay

Mon 21/12

13:00-22:35

2 stops9h 05m

Adelaide

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$582

MackayAdelaide

MKY Mackay - ADL Adelaide

MKYADL

Mackay

Tue 8/12

13:45-22:30

1 stop8h 15m

Adelaide

Sat 12/12

12:45-17:50

1 stop5h 35m

$640

MackayAdelaide

MKY Mackay - ADL Adelaide

MKYADL

Mackay

Mon 23/11

11:25-19:10

2 stops7h 15m

Adelaide

Fri 27/11

14:50-21:35

2 stops7h 15m

$962

MackayAdelaide

MKY Mackay - ADL Adelaide

MKYADL

Mackay

Mon 30/11

13:00-22:35

2 stops9h 05m

Adelaide

Wed 9/12

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 40m

$1,486

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mackay to Adelaide

How much does it cost for a return flight from Mackay to Adelaide?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Mackay to Adelaide flights typically cost between $684 and $692 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $640 on Virgin Australia (8 Dec–12 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Mackay to Adelaide have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Mackay to Adelaide?

    A quick flight from Mackay to Adelaide can take about 8h 15m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $640. Mackay and Adelaide are separated by a distance of 1849 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Mackay to Adelaide round-trip from $582. You may be able to fly from Mackay to Adelaide for 15% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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Top airline flying from Mackay to Adelaide

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$582Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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