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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Mackay from $289

ADL — MKY
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Mackay

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Mackay

Wed 14/1011:00 -
1 stop9h 10m
Sat 17/1011:25 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 7/9$519
Sat 10/1014:45 -
1 stop5h 25m
Mon 12/1020:25 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 7/9$577
Thu 8/1015:15 -
1 stop5h 05m
Wed 14/1020:15 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 8/9$611
Sat 10/1014:45 -
1 stop5h 25m
Mon 12/1013:45 -
2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 7/9$634
Fri 25/909:20 -
1 stop8h 00m
Sun 27/911:25 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 7/9$685
Thu 8/1006:00 -
2 stops7h 35m
Wed 14/1011:25 -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 8/9$789
Sat 10/1011:30 -
2 stops6h 50m
Mon 12/1013:45 -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 7/9$806
Wed 14/1014:20 -
2 stops8h 00m
Sat 17/1006:20 -
2 stops7h 05m
Deal found 7/9$820

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Mackay

Round-trip from

$519

One-way from

$289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$587
14/10-17/10
  • 14/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Adelaide to Mackay
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17/10-31/12
  • 17/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Adelaide to Mackay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Tue 27/10

06:10-13:05

1 stop7h 25m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$306

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Wed 14/10

11:00-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

Mackay

Sat 17/10

11:25-10:15

1 stop22h 20m

$519

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Thu 8/10

15:15-19:50

1 stop5h 05m

Mackay

Wed 14/10

20:15-10:15

1 stop13h 30m

$611

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Sat 10/10

14:45-19:40

1 stop5h 25m

Mackay

Mon 12/10

13:45-08:10

2 stops17h 55m

$634

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Fri 25/9

09:20-17:50

1 stop8h 00m

Mackay

Sun 27/9

11:25-18:10

1 stop7h 15m

$685

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Sat 17/10

14:20-09:55

3 stops20h 05m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$735

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Thu 8/10

06:00-13:05

2 stops7h 35m

Mackay

Wed 14/10

11:25-20:15

2 stops8h 20m

$789

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Sat 10/10

11:30-17:50

2 stops6h 50m

Mackay

Mon 12/10

13:45-21:00

2 stops6h 45m

$806

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Tue 27/10

08:55-17:00

3 stops8h 35m

Mackay

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$808

AdelaideMackay

ADL Adelaide - MKY Mackay

ADLMKY

Adelaide

Wed 14/10

14:20-21:50

2 stops8h 00m

Mackay

Sat 17/10

06:20-13:55

2 stops7h 05m

$820

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Mackay

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Mackay?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Mackay (average of $473). Flying from Adelaide to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $689). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Mackay flights typically cost between $566 and $626 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $519 on Multiple Airlines (14 Oct–17 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mackay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Adelaide to Mackay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

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 Adelaide to Mackay?

    A quick flight from Adelaide to Mackay can take about 5h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $611. The distance between Adelaide and Mackay is about 1849 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Mackay round-trip from $281. You may be able to fly from Adelaide to Mackay for 54% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Mackay.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Mackay?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Mackay (average of $473). Flying from Adelaide to Mackay in December is currently the most expensive (average of $689). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Adelaide to Mackay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$281Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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