Find Cheap Flights from Mackay to Adelaide (MKY - ADL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Mackay to Adelaide and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$458	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Adelaide is currently $458
Cheapest one-way flight	$229	Virgin Australia 1 stop 15 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Mackay to Adelaide is currently $229
Last-minute weekend getaway	$497	Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mackay to Adelaide is currently $497
Cheapest business class flights	$1,186	Virgin Australia 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mackay to Adelaide is currently $1,186

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Mackay to Adelaide takes 5 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Mackay to Adelaide is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $385–460
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $450–475

Popular airlines from Mackay to Adelaide

Qantas

from $577

Typical price: $650–1,050

202 weekly connecting flights

MKY - ADL Every day
Virgin Australia

from $458

Typical price: $425–500

158 weekly connecting flights

MKY - ADL Every day
Jetstar

18 weekly connecting flights

MKY - ADL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

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

Popular airports near Adelaide

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
Kingscote Airport (KGC)

Kingscote Australia 3 hr 26 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mackay to Adelaide

The cheapest flights from Mackay to Adelaide are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $385 to $460.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Adelaide recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $458. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $229.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Mackay to Adelaide is $577, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mackay to Adelaide is $458, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Adelaide starts at $458 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $229 and departs on Wed, May 27.

5 hr is the shortest flight time from Mackay to Adelaide.

Glenelg's beaches are busiest Dec–Jan. Festival season (late-Feb–Mar), popularly known as "Mad March," is anchored by the Adelaide Festival, an acclaimed performing arts celebration. Its noted spin-offs include fringe, literary and film events. Another big draw is the WOMADelaide world-music concert (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Mackay to Adelaide.
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 Mackay to Adelaide 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 Mackay to Adelaide.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 202 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mackay to Adelaide are:

Virgin Australia offers 158 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .
Jetstar offers 18 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mackay and Adelaide.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Mackay to Adelaide recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $458. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $229.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Mackay to Adelaide is $577, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Mackay to Adelaide is $458, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

No airline flies direct from Mackay to Adelaide.

There are 202 Qantas connecting flights from Mackay to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 158 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Mackay to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Jetstar connecting flights from Mackay to Adelaide per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mackay and Adelaide at price $497 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Mackay to Adelaide.

There are 202 Qantas connecting flights from Mackay to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 158 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Mackay to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Jetstar connecting flights from Mackay to Adelaide per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Adelaide.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mackay to Adelaide, 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 Mackay and Adelaide start at $1,186 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mackay and Adelaide start at $458 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Mackay to Adelaide, 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 Mackay and Adelaide starts at $497 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Mackay and Adelaide at price $497 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Mackay to Adelaide, 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.