Cheap flights from Adelaide to Mackay

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Mackay and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $460
Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Mackay is currently $460
Cheapest one-way flight $230
Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Adelaide to Mackay is currently $230
Last-minute weekend getaway $500
Virgin Australia 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Adelaide to Mackay is currently $500
Cheapest business class flights $1,192
Virgin Australia 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Adelaide to Mackay is currently $1,192
Fastest flight 5 hr 5 min The fastest flight with stops from Adelaide to Mackay takes 5 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Mackay is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $385–480
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $450–480

Popular airlines from Adelaide to Mackay

  • Qantas
    from $580
    Typical price: $650–1,050
    186 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MKY Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $460
    Typical price: $430–500
    139 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MKY Every day
  • Jetstar
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MKY Every day

Popular airports near Adelaide

  • Adelaide Airport (ADL)
    Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
  • Kingscote Airport (KGC)
    Kingscote Australia 3 hr 26 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Mackay

  • Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Mackay Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
    Proserpine Australia 1 hr 21 min 60 mi
  • Moranbah Airport (MOV)
    Moranbah Australia 2 hr 6 min 95 mi
  • Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
    Rockhampton Australia 3 hr 47 min 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to Mackay

The cheapest flights from Adelaide to Mackay are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $385 to $480.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $460. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $230.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Mackay is $580, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Mackay is $460, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Mackay starts at $460 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $230 and departs on Wed, May 27.
5 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Adelaide to Mackay.
Mackay has a subtropical climate, with hot days in spring (Sep–Nov) and summer (Dec–Feb). Winter (Jun–Aug) has mild days and cool nights. Wet season (Dec–Apr) is extremely humid, with rain, warm nights and some monsoonal storms and cyclones. Popular regional events include the Mackay Festival of Arts (Jul).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Adelaide to Mackay.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Adelaide to Mackay really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Adelaide to Mackay.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 186 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Mackay are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 139 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay Airport (MKY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Adelaide and Mackay.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Mackay recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $460. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $230.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Mackay is $580, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Mackay is $460, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
No airline flies direct from Adelaide to Mackay.
  • There are 186 Qantas connecting flights from Adelaide to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 139 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Adelaide to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Adelaide to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Mackay at price $500 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Adelaide to Mackay.
  • There are 186 Qantas connecting flights from Adelaide to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 139 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Adelaide to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Adelaide to Mackay per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Adelaide to Mackay.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Adelaide to Mackay, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Mackay start at $1,192 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Mackay start at $460 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from Adelaide to Mackay, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Adelaide and Mackay starts at $500 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Mackay at price $500 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Mackay, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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